Vernon Dam

76 Governor Hunt Road, Vernon, VT 5354

Plant Summary Information

Vernon Dam is ranked #6 out of 114 power plants in Vermont in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Vernon Dam is comprised of 10 generators and generated 22.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Vernon Dam
Utility Name	Great River Hydro, LLC
Location	Windham County, VT
Initial Operation Date	August 1909
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	119.5 GWh
Annual Consumption	450.6 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,287 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #289 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #6 out of 114 Vermont Power Plants
Ranked #3 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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Vernon Dam Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Vernon Dam (2352)
Plant Address	76 Governor Hunt Road, Vernon, VT 5354
Utility	Great River Hydro, LLC (61122)
Latitude, Longitude	42.77165, -72.5146
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	August 1909
Annual Generation	119.5 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	Connecticut River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	New England Power Company (13433)
Grid Voltage	69.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Generator 1 Details Operating August 1909

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	599
Nameplate Capacity	2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2.4 MW
Winter Capacity	2.4 MW
Minimum Load	2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1909
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 2 Details Operating August 1909

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	599
Nameplate Capacity	2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2.4 MW
Winter Capacity	2.4 MW
Minimum Load	2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1909
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 3 Details Operating August 1909

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	599
Nameplate Capacity	2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2.4 MW
Winter Capacity	2.4 MW
Minimum Load	2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1909
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 4 Details Operating August 1909

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	599
Nameplate Capacity	2.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2.4 MW
Winter Capacity	2.4 MW
Minimum Load	2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1909
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 10 Details Operating January 1921

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	599
Nameplate Capacity	4.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	4 MW
Winter Capacity	4 MW
Minimum Load	4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1921
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 9 Details Operating January 1921

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	599
Nameplate Capacity	4.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	4 MW
Winter Capacity	4 MW
Minimum Load	3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1921
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 6A Details Operating March 2008

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	599
Nameplate Capacity	5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	4.5 MW
Winter Capacity	4.5 MW
Minimum Load	3 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	March 2008
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 7A Details Operating March 2008

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	599
Nameplate Capacity	5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	4.5 MW
Winter Capacity	4.5 MW
Minimum Load	3 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	March 2008
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 8 Details Operating March 2008

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	599
Nameplate Capacity	4.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	3.6 MW
Winter Capacity	3.6 MW
Minimum Load	3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	March 2008
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 5 Details Operating April 2008

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	599
Nameplate Capacity	4.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	3.6 MW
Winter Capacity	3.6 MW
Minimum Load	3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	April 2008
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

Vernon Dam Plant Owners

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

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