Rolfe Canal Hydro
83A Washington Street, Penacook, NH 3303Plant Summary Information
Rolfe Canal Hydro is ranked #26 out of 56 power plants in New Hampshire in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Rolfe Canal Hydro is comprised of 1 generator and generated 5.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Rolfe Canal Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Briar-Hydro Associates |
| Location | Merrimack County, NH |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1987 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 27.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 101.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,635 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #668 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #26 out of 56 New Hampshire Power Plants | |
| Ranked #11 out of 32 New Hampshire Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Rolfe Canal Hydro
Rolfe Canal Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Rolfe Canal Hydro (50351) |
| Plant Address | 83A Washington Street, Penacook, NH 3303 |
| Utility | Briar-Hydro Associates (24793) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.27456, -71.60403 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1987 |
| Annual Generation | 27.8 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 | 86-713-000 |
| 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 1987
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1987 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Rolfe Canal Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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