Searsburg
133 New England Power Road, Searsburg, VT 5363Plant Summary Information
Searsburg is ranked #22 out of 114 power plants in Vermont in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Searsburg is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Searsburg |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Great River Hydro, LLC |
| Location | Bennington County, VT |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1922 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 15.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 57.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,632 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #760 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #22 out of 114 Vermont Power Plants | |
| Ranked #14 out of 46 Vermont Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
TransCanada Hydro Northeast Inc., (2013 to 2016) Great River Hydro, LLC (2017 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Searsburg
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Searsburg
Searsburg Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Searsburg (6529) |
| Plant Address | 133 New England Power Road, Searsburg, VT 5363 |
| Utility | Great River Hydro, LLC (61122) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.87084, -72.92732 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1922 |
| Annual Generation | 15.9 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 98-91-000 |
| 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 | Deerfield River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Green Mountain Power Corp (7601) VT |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating March 1922
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 561 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1922 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Searsburg Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Searsburg.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Grove Solar | Adams, MA | 6.2 GWh | 21 mi |
| Ball Mountain Hydro | Jamaica, VT | 995.0 MWh | 19.3 mi |
| Battle Creek Solar | Bennington, VT | 3.3 GWh | 14.8 mi |
| Brattleboro (Windham Landfill) | Brattleboro, VT | 6.1 GWh | 19.6 mi |
| Charlemont A | Charlemont, MA | 3.1 GWh | 15.9 mi |
| Deerfield 3 | Buckland, MA | 26.5 GWh | 21.2 mi |
| Deerfield 4 | Buckland, MA | 21.5 GWh | 19.8 mi |
| Deerfield 5 | Florida, MA | 44.4 GWh | 12.5 mi |
| Deerfield Wind LLC | Searsburg, VT | 92.5 GWh | 3.4 mi |
| Fairhaven E | Fairhaven, MA | 3.1 GWh | 15.9 mi |
| Gardners Falls | Buckland, MA | 11.4 GWh | 21.7 mi |
| Harbor Road Solar 1 | Cheshire, MA | 2.7 GWh | 22 mi |
| Harriman | Whitingham, VT | 98.2 GWh | 5.4 mi |
| New England Wind LLC | Florida, MA | 73.0 GWh | 10.9 mi |
| North Adams Landfill | North Adams, MA | 3.3 GWh | 16.3 mi |
| Searsburg Wind Turbine | Searsburg, VT | 9.9 GWh | 1.9 mi |
| Sherman | Rowe, MA | 27.8 GWh | 9.8 mi |
| SVEP Solar Project Company | Pownal, VT | 1.6 GWh | 17.2 mi |
| Technology Drive Solar | Brattleboro, VT | 2.6 GWh | 18.3 mi |
| Williams College - Campus CHP | Williamstown, MA | 3.2 GWh | 17.8 mi |