Taftville

607 Norwich Avenue, Taftville, CT 6380

Plant Summary Information

Taftville is ranked #12 out of 12 hydroelectric power plants in Connecticut in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Taftville is comprised of 5 generators and generated 145.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	Taftville
Utility Name	FirstLight Power Resources Services LLC
Location	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT
Initial Operation Date	January 1906
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	2.9 GWh
Annual Consumption	10.9 k MMBtu
Ranked #9,401 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,232 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #100 out of 158 Connecticut Power Plants
Ranked #12 out of 12 Connecticut Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Taftville (554)
Plant Address	607 Norwich Avenue, Taftville, CT 6380
Utility	FirstLight Power Resources Services LLC (54895)
Latitude, Longitude	41.5725, -72.0458
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation Date	January 1906
Annual Generation	2.9 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	00-94-000

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	Shetucket
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Connecticut Light & Power Co (4176) CT
Grid Voltage	23.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity	0.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	January 1906
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	1H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity	0.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	January 1906
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	1H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity	0.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	January 1926
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	1H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity	0.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	January 1949
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	1H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity	0.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	January 1949
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	1H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
FirstLight Hydro Generating Company	143 West Street Ext. Suite E, New Milford, CT 6776	Generator 1	100.00%
FirstLight Hydro Generating Company	143 West Street Ext. Suite E, New Milford, CT 6776	Generator 2	100.00%
FirstLight Hydro Generating Company	143 West Street Ext. Suite E, New Milford, CT 6776	Generator 3	100.00%
FirstLight Hydro Generating Company	143 West Street Ext. Suite E, New Milford, CT 6776	Generator 4	100.00%
FirstLight Hydro Generating Company	143 West Street Ext. Suite E, New Milford, CT 6776	Generator 5	100.00%

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