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3.2 MW Hydro operating in Hampden, MA — ISO New England Inc.
3.2 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1918
Operating Since
Coordinates
42.1578, -72.4864
County
Hampden, MA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Central Rivers Power MA, LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Central Rivers Power MA, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Putts Bridge is a 3.2 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Hampden County, Massachusetts. The plant began operating in 1918 and consists of two generators utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology. It is owned and operated by Central Rivers Power MA, LLC. Putts Bridge is interconnected to the ISO New England Inc. balancing authority and is situated within the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) NERC region.
In the most recent year with available data, Putts Bridge generated 15,984 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 49.8%. In terms of size, Putts Bridge ranks as the 21st largest power plant out of 31 in Massachusetts, and 1040th out of 1464 nationally. The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT).
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
593 MWh
Latest Month
16.0K MWh
Annual Generation
49.8%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $7.3M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
ISO-NE
LMP Node
873
Pricing Hub
.H.INTERNAL_HUB
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
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ISO New England Inc. (ISNE)
Grid Voltage
13.8 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP