Pepperell Hydro Power Plant
35 Groton, Pepperell, MA 1463Plant Summary Information
Pepperell Hydro Power Plant is ranked #25 out of 27 hydroelectric power plants in Massachusetts in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Pepperell Hydro Power Plant is comprised of 3 generators and generated 1.2 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Pepperell Hydro Power Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC |
| Location | Middlesex County, MA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1920 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 18.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,949 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,116 out of 1,242 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #252 out of 586 Massachusetts Power Plants | |
| Ranked #25 out of 27 Massachusetts Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Swift River Hydro Operations Co., Inc (2013 to 2020) Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC (2021 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Pepperell Hydro Power Plant
Pepperell Hydro Power Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Pepperell Hydro Power Plant (10694) |
| Plant Address | 35 Groton, Pepperell, MA 1463 |
| Utility | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC (57280) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.66889, -71.57556 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1920 |
| Annual Generation | 4.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | P-12721-001 |
| 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 | Nashua River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Massachusetts Electric Co (11804) MA |
| Grid Voltage | 690.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2121 Details Operating January 1920
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 4332 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1920 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 8281 Details Operating January 1920
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 4332 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1920 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator G3 Details Operating December 2006
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 4332 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2006 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Pepperell Hydro Power Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperell Hydro Company, LLC | 7315 Wisconsin Ave,, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator 2121 | 100.00% |
| Pepperell Hydro Company, LLC | 7315 Wisconsin Ave,, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator 8281 | 100.00% |
| Pepperell Hydro Company, LLC | 7315 Wisconsin Ave,, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator G3 | 100.00% |
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