Sheldon Springs Hydroelectric

Heather Lane, Sheldon Springs, VT 5483

Plant Summary Information

Sheldon Springs Hydroelectric is ranked #10 out of 114 power plants in Vermont in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Sheldon Springs Hydroelectric is comprised of 6 generators and generated 8.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	Sheldon Springs Hydroelectric
Utility Name	Central Rivers Power US, LLC
Location	Franklin County, VT
Initial Operation Date	July 1988
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	67.8 GWh
Annual Consumption	240.7 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,775 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #431 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #10 out of 114 Vermont Power Plants
Ranked #5 out of 44 Vermont Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water
Previous Operator	Sheldon Vermont Hydro Co., Inc. (2013 to 2019) Central Rivers Power US, LLC (2020 to 2024)

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Monthly Net Generation for Sheldon Springs Hydroelectric

Sheldon Springs Hydroelectric Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Sheldon Springs Hydroelectric (10494)
Plant Address	Heather Lane, Sheldon Springs, VT 5483
Utility	Central Rivers Power US, LLC (64078)
Latitude, Longitude	44.9108, -72.9736
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation Date	July 1988
Annual Generation	67.8 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	86-219-000
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	Missisquoi River
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc (19791) VT
Grid Voltage	46.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Generator IG-1 Details Operating July 1988

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	1.7 MW
Winter Capacity	1.7 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1988
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator IG-2 Details Operating July 1988

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	1.7 MW
Winter Capacity	1.7 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1988
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator IG-3 Details Operating July 1988

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	0.2 MW
Winter Capacity	0.2 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1988
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator SG-1 Details Operating July 1988

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	10.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	9.7 MW
Winter Capacity	9.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1988
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator SG-2 Details Operating July 1988

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	10.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	9.7 MW
Winter Capacity	9.4 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1988
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator SG-3 Details Operating July 1988

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	1 MW
Winter Capacity	0.9 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1988
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Sheldon Springs Hydroelectric Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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