Quinebaug Lower Project

40 Tiffany Street, Brooklyn, CT 6241

Plant Summary Information

Quinebaug Lower Project is ranked #9 out of 13 hydroelectric power plants in Connecticut in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Quinebaug Lower Project is comprised of 4 generators and generated 2.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Quinebaug Lower Project
Utility Name	Quinebaug Associates LLC
Location	Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT
Initial Operation Date	April 1990
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	10.1 GWh
Annual Consumption	36.1 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,903 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #962 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #66 out of 156 Connecticut Power Plants
Ranked #9 out of 13 Connecticut Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Quinebaug Lower Project (55860)
Plant Address	40 Tiffany Street, Brooklyn, CT 6241
Utility	Quinebaug Associates LLC (25771)
Latitude, Longitude	41.79866, -71.88676
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2003 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	April 1990
Annual Generation	10.1 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	QF06-292-001
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	Quinebaug River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Connecticut Light & Power Co (4176) CT
Grid Voltage	34.50 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.1 MW
Winter Capacity	0.1 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	April 1990
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.3 MW
Winter Capacity	0.3 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1990
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.8 MW
Winter Capacity	0.7 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1990
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.2 MW
Winter Capacity	1.2 MW
Minimum Load	0.3 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1990
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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#963	Mio	Mio, MI	10.0 GWh
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#967	Park Mill	Marinette, WI	9.9 GWh
#968	Carter Hydro	Berthoud, CO	9.9 GWh
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#971	Union Falls	Au Sable Forks, NY	9.8 GWh
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