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3.1 MW Hydro operating in Hampden, MA — ISO New England Inc.
3.1 MW
Nameplate Capacity
3
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1921
Operating Since
Coordinates
42.2089, -72.6003
County
Hampden, MA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | City of Holyoke Gas and Elec Dept - (MA) | — | — |
| Owner(s) | City of Holyoke Gas and Electric Dept. | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Boatlock hydroelectric plant, located in Hampden County, Massachusetts, has a total capacity of 3.1 MW. Operated by the City of Holyoke Gas and Electric Department, the facility began operation in 1921 and consists of three generators utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology. The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT).
In the most recent year of data, Boatlock generated 18,867 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 69.2%. The plant operates within the ISO New England Inc. balancing authority and the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) NERC region. Boatlock is ranked as the 22nd largest of 31 hydroelectric plants in Massachusetts, and 1060th nationally out of 1464 plants.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
ISO-NE
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
NPCC — Northeast Power Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
1.3K MWh
Latest Month
18.9K MWh
Annual Generation
69.2%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $7.1M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
ISO-NE
LMP Node
LD.N_CANAL 13.8
Pricing Hub
.H.INTERNAL_HUB
Location Type
NETWORK NODE
Node Source
Curated node match
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ISO New England Inc. (ISNE)
Grid Voltage
13.8 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Municipal
Sector
Electric Utility