Garvins Falls
Rte. 3A, Bow, NH 3301Plant Summary Information
Garvins Falls is ranked #22 out of 56 power plants in New Hampshire in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Garvins Falls is comprised of 4 generators and generated 7.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Garvins Falls |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Central Rivers Power NH, LLC |
| Location | Merrimack County, NH |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1925 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 44.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 163.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,025 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #538 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #22 out of 56 New Hampshire Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 32 New Hampshire Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Public Service Co of NH (2013 to 2017) Central Rivers Power NH, LLC (2018 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Garvins Falls
Garvins Falls Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Garvins Falls (2357) |
| Plant Address | Rte. 3A, Bow, NH 3301 |
| Utility | Central Rivers Power NH, LLC (62775) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.16552, -71.50944 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1925 |
| Annual Generation | 44.2 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | ISO New England Inc. (ISNE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Merrimack River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of NH (15472) NH |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating August 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1925 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 4 Details Operating August 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1925 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1981
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 4002 Z_NewHampshire |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.3 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1981 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating December 1981
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1981 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Garvins Falls Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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