Potter Station 2
150 Potter Road, Braintree, MA 2184Plant Summary Information
Potter Station 2 is ranked #42 out of 598 power plants in Massachusetts in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Potter Station 2 is comprised of 4 generators and generated 14.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Potter Station 2 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Town of Braintree - (MA) |
| Location | Norfolk County, MA |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1963 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 32.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 390.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,453 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,291 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #42 out of 598 Massachusetts Power Plants | |
| Ranked #25 out of 44 Massachusetts Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 88.2% Distillate Fuel Oil : 11.8% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Potter Station 2
Potter Station 2 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Potter Station 2 (1660) |
| Plant Address | 150 Potter Road, Braintree, MA 2184 |
| Utility | Town of Braintree - (MA) (2144) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.235, -70.9672 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1963 |
| Annual Generation | 32.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 88.2% Distillate Fuel Oil : 11.8% |
| 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 | NA |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Town of Braintree - (MA) (2144) MA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Name | Algonquin Gas Transmission Company |
| Pipeline Notes | Combined cycle - Potter Station supplied by National Grid. Jet Engines - aka. Watson Station - supplied via Algonquin Gas Transmission Company |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CC2 Details Out of Service April 1977
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | POT2 |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 540 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 540 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 76 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 62.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 77.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 37 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1977 |
| Planned Retirement | January 2024 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 62.6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 77.6 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 62.6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 77.6 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CC3 Details Out of Service April 1977
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | POT2 |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Duct Burners | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 540 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 540 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 15.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1977 |
| Planned Retirement | January 2024 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator WAT1 Details Operating July 2009
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 15484 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 15484 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 58 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 52.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 57.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 28 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2009 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 52.6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 57.4 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 52.6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 57.4 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator WAT2 Details Operating July 2009
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 15485 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 15485 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 58 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 52.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 57.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 28 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2009 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 52.6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 57.4 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 52.6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 57.4 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Potter Station 2 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Braintree - (MA) | 150 Potter Road, East Braintree, MA 2184 | Generator CC2 | 92.49% |
| City of Hingham - (MA) | 31 Bare Cove Park Drive, Hingham, MA 2043 | Generator CC2 | 2.30% |
| Town of North Attleborough - (MA) | 275 Landry Avenue, North Attleborough, MA 2760 | Generator CC2 | 5.21% |
| Town of Braintree - (MA) | 150 Potter Road, East Braintree, MA 2184 | Generator CC3 | 92.49% |
| City of Hingham - (MA) | 31 Bare Cove Park Drive, Hingham, MA 2043 | Generator CC3 | 2.30% |
| Town of North Attleborough - (MA) | 275 Landry Avenue, North Attleborough, MA 2760 | Generator CC3 | 5.21% |
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