Cobble Mountain
Old Granville Road, Granville, MA 1034Plant Summary Information
Cobble Mountain is ranked #17 out of 29 hydroelectric power plants in Massachusetts in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cobble Mountain is comprised of 3 generators and generated 2.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Cobble Mountain |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Holyoke Gas and Electric Dept. |
| Location | Hampden County, MA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1930 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 9.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 43.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,112 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #959 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #74 out of 573 Massachusetts Power Plants | |
| Ranked #17 out of 29 Massachusetts Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cobble Mountain
Cobble Mountain Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cobble Mountain (1630) |
| Plant Address | Old Granville Road Granville, MA 1034 |
| Utility | City of Holyoke Gas and Electric Dept. (8776) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.11711, -72.86466 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1930 |
| Annual Generation | 9.3 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 | 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 | Cobble Mountain Reservoir |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Western Massachusetts Electric Company (20455) MA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1930
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 13 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 12.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 13 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1930 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1930
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1930 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 3 Details Operating January 1930
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 13 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 12.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 13 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1930 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Cobble Mountain Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Water & Sewer Comm | P O Box 995, Springfield, MA 1101 | Generator 1 | 100.00% |
| Springfield Water & Sewer Comm | P O Box 995, Springfield, MA 1101 | Generator 2 | 100.00% |
| Springfield Water & Sewer Comm | P O Box 995, Springfield, MA 1101 | Generator 3 | 100.00% |
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| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #949 | Rock Creek I | Twin Falls, ID | 9.5 GWh |
| #950 | Prickett | Pelkie, MI | 9.5 GWh |
| #951 | Flint Creek Hydroelectric LLC | Philipsburg, MT | 9.5 GWh |
| #952 | Meyers Falls | Kettle Falls, WA | 9.5 GWh |
| #953 | Jones Fork | Fresh Pond, CA | 9.4 GWh |
| #954 | Four Mile Hydropower Project | Alpena, MI | 9.4 GWh |
| #955 | Bowman | Nevada City, CA | 9.4 GWh |
| #956 | Eltopia Branch Canal 4.6 | Pasco, WA | 9.4 GWh |
| #957 | Superior Falls | Ironwood, MI | 9.4 GWh |
| #958 | Pembroke Hydro | Suncook, NH | 9.4 GWh |
| #960 | North Gorham | Gorham, ME | 9.3 GWh |
| #961 | Hatchet Creek Project | Montgomery Creek, CA | 9.3 GWh |
| #962 | Eel Weir | Oswegatchie, NY | 9.3 GWh |
| #963 | Auglaize Hydro | Bryan, OH | 9.2 GWh |
| #964 | Mission | Murphy, NC | 9.2 GWh |
| #965 | Carter Hydro | Berthoud, CO | 9.1 GWh |
| #966 | Sibley Mill | Augusta, GA | 9.1 GWh |
| #967 | Weber | South Weber, UT | 9.1 GWh |
| #968 | Merrill | Merrill, WI | 9.0 GWh |
| #969 | Clement Dam Hydro LLC | Tilton, NH | 9.0 GWh |
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| GSPP Terrawatt Westfield LLC CSG | Westfield, MA | 6.7 GWh | 8.2 mi |
| Holiday Hill Community Wind | Russell, MA | 12.6 GWh | 6.6 mi |
| Holyoke Solar Cooperative at Mueller | Holyoke, MA | 4.3 GWh | 10.6 mi |
| Indian River Hydro | Russell, MA | 3.3 GWh | 4.9 mi |
| International Paper Woronoco Mill | Woronoco, MA | 6.6 GWh | 3.7 mi |
| Kearsarge Southwick LLC | Southwick, MA | 6.4 GWh | 8.3 mi |
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| Southampton Solar PV | Southampton, MA | 3.5 GWh | 9.8 mi |
| Southwick Solar PV | Southwick, MA | 9.0 GWh | 7.5 mi |
| Sunpin Blandford | Southwick, MA | 7.8 GWh | 9.1 mi |
| Syncarpha Blandford Hybrid CSG | Blandford, MA | 8.8 GWh | 7.6 mi |
| Texon Hydroelectric Project | Russell, MA | 4.2 GWh | 7.2 mi |
| Tolland Solar NG LLC | Tolland, MA | 5.5 GWh | 10.3 mi |
| Town of Otis Wind Energy Project | Otis, MA | 3.6 GWh | 11.2 mi |
| Twiss Street Solar | Westfield, MA | 2.7 GWh | 6.4 mi |