Townsend Hydro
1st Ave, New Brighton, PA 15066Plant Summary Information
Townsend Hydro is ranked #14 out of 16 hydroelectric power plants in Pennsylvania in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Townsend Hydro is comprised of 2 generators and generated 2.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Townsend Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Beaver Falls Municipal Auth - (PA) |
| Location | Beaver County, PA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1987 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 14.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 54.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,763 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #794 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #163 out of 250 Pennsylvania Power Plants | |
| Ranked #14 out of 16 Pennsylvania Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Beaver Falls Municipal Auth (2013 to 2024) Beaver Falls Municipal Auth - (PA) (2025 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Townsend Hydro
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Townsend Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Townsend Hydro (10285) |
| Plant Address | 1st Ave, New Brighton, PA 15066 |
| Utility | Beaver Falls Municipal Auth - (PA) (1528) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.73355, -80.3148 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1987 |
| Annual Generation | 14.2 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 | QF14-91-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Beaver River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duquesne Light Co (5487) PA |
| Grid Voltage | 23.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating October 1987
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1987 |
| 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 |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating October 1987
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1987 |
| 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 |
Townsend Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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