Penacook Upper Falls Hydro
19 Crescent Street, Penacook, NH 3303Plant Summary Information
Penacook Upper Falls Hydro is ranked #31 out of 56 power plants in New Hampshire in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Penacook Upper Falls Hydro is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Penacook Upper Falls Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Briar-Hydro Associates |
| Location | Merrimack County, NH |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1986 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 17.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 62.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,264 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #804 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #31 out of 56 New Hampshire Power Plants | |
| Ranked #14 out of 32 New Hampshire Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Penacook Upper Falls Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Penacook Upper Falls Hydro (50414) |
| Plant Address | 19 Crescent Street, Penacook, NH 3303 |
| Utility | Briar-Hydro Associates (24793) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.28321, -71.60083 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1986 |
| Annual Generation | 17.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 85-230-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | ISO New England Inc. (ISNE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Contoocook River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Unitil Energy Systems (24590) NH |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1986
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1986 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Penacook Upper Falls Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Hillsborough Hosiery | Hillsboro, NH | 2.4 GWh | 18.8 mi |
| Hooksett | Hooksett, NH | 3.0 GWh | 14.3 mi |
| Jackman | Hillsborough, NH | 12.7 GWh | 21.2 mi |
| Lochmere Hydroelectric Plant | Tilton, NH | 4.3 GWh | 13.6 mi |
| Merrimack | Bow, NH | 132.4 GWh | 11.8 mi |
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| Penacook Lower Falls | Boscawen, NH | 22.6 GWh | 0.3 mi |
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