Indian Orchard
34-40 Front St, Indian Orchard, MA 1151Plant Summary Information
Indian Orchard is ranked #20 out of 25 hydroelectric power plants in Massachusetts in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Indian Orchard is comprised of 2 generators and generated 115.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Indian Orchard |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Central Rivers Power MA, LLC |
| Location | Hampden County, MA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1928 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 3.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 12.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #9,381 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,164 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #316 out of 648 Massachusetts Power Plants | |
| Ranked #20 out of 25 Massachusetts Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operators |
NAEA Energy Massachusetts LLC (2013 to 2015) NAEA Energy Massachusetts LLC (2016 to 2016) Nautilus Hydro, LLC (2017 to 2017) Central Rivers Power MA, LLC (2018 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Indian Orchard
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Indian Orchard
Indian Orchard Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Indian Orchard (6379) |
| Plant Address | 34-40 Front St, Indian Orchard, MA 1151 |
| Utility | Central Rivers Power MA, LLC (61350) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.16095, -72.50763 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1928 |
| Annual Generation | 3.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | ISO New England Inc. (ISNE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Chicopee River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Western Massachusetts Electric Company (20455) MA |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator IO3 Details Operating January 1928
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 867 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1928 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator IO4 Details Operating January 1928
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 867 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1928 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Indian Orchard Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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