Highgate Falls
Baker Rd, Highgate, VT 5488Plant Summary Information
Highgate Falls is ranked #13 out of 111 power plants in Vermont in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Highgate Falls is comprised of 5 generators and generated 12.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Highgate Falls |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Village of Swanton - (VT) |
| Location | Franklin County, VT |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1923 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 49.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 187.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,861 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #505 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #13 out of 111 Vermont Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 45 Vermont Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Highgate Falls
Highgate Falls Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Highgate Falls (6618) |
| Plant Address | Baker Rd, Highgate, VT 5488 |
| Utility | Village of Swanton - (VT) (18371) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.93361, -73.05111 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1923 |
| Annual Generation | 49.8 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 | Missisquoi River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Village of Swanton - (VT) (18371) VT |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating August 1923
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1923 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 1930
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1930 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating August 1954
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1954 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating May 1990
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 5 Details Operating May 2012
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Highgate Falls Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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