Rainbow (CT)
347 Rainbow Road, Windsor, CT 6095Plant Summary Information
Rainbow (CT) is ranked #45 out of 157 power plants in Connecticut in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Rainbow (CT) is comprised of 2 generators and generated 2.9 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2024 to February 2025.
| Plant Name | Rainbow (CT) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Farmington River Power Company |
| Location | Capitol Planning Region, CT |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1925 |
| Last Update | Feb 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 24.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 95.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,905 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #698 out of 1,370 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #45 out of 157 Connecticut Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 13 Connecticut Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Rainbow (CT)
Rainbow (CT) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Rainbow (CT) (559) |
| Plant Address | 347 Rainbow Road, Windsor, CT 6095 |
| Utility | Farmington River Power Company (6207) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.91531, -72.69362 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1925 |
| Annual Generation | 24.9 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 | Farmington River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Connecticut Light & Power Co (4176) CT |
| Grid Voltage | 27.60 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1925 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating December 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1925 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Rainbow (CT) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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