Deer Island Treatment Plant
190 Tafts Avenue, Winthrop, MA 2152Plant Summary Information
Deer Island Treatment Plant is ranked #13 out of 74 other biomass gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Deer Island Treatment Plant generated 8.0 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | Deer Island Treatment Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Massachusetts Wtr Rauth-Deer I |
| Location | Suffolk County, MA |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1995 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 37.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,265 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #13 out of 74 Other Biomass Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #35 out of 598 Massachusetts Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 1 Massachusetts Other Biomass Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Other Biomass Gas : 71.1% Distillate Fuel Oil : 16.3% Water : 9.3% Solar : 1.7% Wind : 1.6% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Deer Island Treatment Plant
Deer Island Treatment Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Deer Island Treatment Plant (10823) |
| Plant Address | 190 Tafts Avenue, Winthrop, MA 2152 |
| Utility | Massachusetts Wtr Rauth-Deer I (11427) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.35333, -70.96278 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1995 |
| Annual Generation | 37.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Other Biomass Gas : 71.1% Distillate Fuel Oil : 16.3% Water : 9.3% Solar : 1.7% Wind : 1.6% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 89-80-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | ISO New England Inc. (ISNE) |
| NAICS Code | Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | NSTAR Electric Company (54913) MA |
| Grid Voltage | 14.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator G101 Details Standby August 1995
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 26 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 22 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 27 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
|---|---|
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | August 1995 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator G201 Details Standby August 1995
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 26 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 22 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 27 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
|---|---|
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | August 1995 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator S101 Details Operating July 1998
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 17.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 17.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1998 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Biomass Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | DFO / OBG |
|---|---|
Generator H101 Details Operating July 2001
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator H201 Details Operating July 2001
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator PV101 Details Operating May 2008
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2008 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | No |
|---|---|
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 15 |
| DC Net Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator WT101 Details Operating November 2009
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | PS-600 |
| Design Wind Speed | 20.4 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 195 |
Generator WT102 Details Operating November 2009
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | PS-600 |
| Design Wind Speed | 20.4 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 195 |
Deer Island Treatment Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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