Waters River
58 R. Pulaski Street, Peabody, MA 1960Plant Summary Information
Waters River is ranked #36 out of 44 natural gas power plants in Massachusetts in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Waters River is comprised of 2 generators and generated 957.1 MWh during the 3-month period between August 2025 to November 2025.
| Plant Name | Waters River |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Peabody - (MA) |
| Location | Essex County, MA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1971 |
| Last Update | Nov 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 5.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 67.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,130 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,727 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #202 out of 654 Massachusetts Power Plants | |
| Ranked #36 out of 44 Massachusetts Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 71.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 28.7% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Waters River
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Waters River Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Waters River (1678) |
| Plant Address | 58 R. Pulaski Street, Peabody, MA 1960 |
| Utility | City of Peabody - (MA) (14605) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.54295, -70.92831 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Nov 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1971 |
| Annual Generation | 5.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 71.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 28.7% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | ISO New England Inc. (ISNE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Peabody - (MA) (14605) MA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1971
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | UN.WATER_RV23 W_J1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | UN.WATER_RV23 W_J1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 21.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 16 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 22 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1971 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | June 2026 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 16 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 22 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 16 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 22 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 2 Details Operating November 1990
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | UN.WATER_RV115 W_J2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | UN.WATER_RV115 W_J2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 43.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 44 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1990 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 30 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 44 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 30 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 44 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Waters River Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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