Shepaug
2225 River Road, Southbury, CT 6488Plant Summary Information
Shepaug is ranked #12 out of 156 power plants in Connecticut in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Shepaug is comprised of 1 generator and generated 43.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Shepaug |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | FirstLight Power Resources Services LLC |
| Location | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1955 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 163.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 593.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,568 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #258 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #12 out of 156 Connecticut Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 13 Connecticut Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Shepaug
Shepaug Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Shepaug (552) |
| Plant Address | 2225 River Road, Southbury, CT 6488 |
| Utility | FirstLight Power Resources Services LLC (54895) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.44842, -73.29532 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1955 |
| Annual Generation | 163.1 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 00-94-000 |
| 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 | Housatonic River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Connecticut Light & Power Co (4176) CT |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1955
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 37.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 41.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 42.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 35 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1955 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Shepaug Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| FirstLight Hydro Generating Company | 143 West Street Ext. Suite E, New Milford, CT 6776 | 100.00% |
| FirstLight Hydro Generating Company | 143 West Street Ext. Suite E, New Milford, CT 6776 | 100.00% |
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