Wilder

351 Wilder Dam Road, Hartford, VT 5047

Plant Summary Information

Wilder is ranked #5 out of 114 power plants in Vermont in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Wilder is comprised of 3 generators and generated 17.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Wilder
Utility Name	Great River Hydro, LLC
Location	Windsor County, VT
Initial Operation Date	November 1950
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	134.4 GWh
Annual Consumption	508.2 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,125 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #268 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #5 out of 114 Vermont Power Plants
Ranked #2 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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Summary Information
Plant Name	Wilder (2353)
Plant Address	351 Wilder Dam Road, Hartford, VT 5047
Utility	Great River Hydro, LLC (61122)
Latitude, Longitude	43.66793, -72.30364
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	November 1950
Annual Generation	134.4 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	Green Mountain Power Corp (7601) VT
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	620
Nameplate Capacity	16.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	18.1 MW
Winter Capacity	19 MW
Minimum Load	3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 1950
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

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	620
Nameplate Capacity	16.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	18.1 MW
Winter Capacity	19 MW
Minimum Load	3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 1950
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

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	620
Nameplate Capacity	3.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	2.8 MW
Winter Capacity	2.8 MW
Minimum Load	2.8 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

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

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