Taftville
607 Norwich Avenue, Taftville, CT 6380Plant Summary Information
Taftville is ranked #12 out of 13 hydroelectric power plants in Connecticut in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Taftville is comprised of 5 generators and generated 935.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Taftville |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | FirstLight Power Resources Services LLC |
| Location | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1906 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 4.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 17.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,788 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,179 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #81 out of 156 Connecticut Power Plants | |
| Ranked #12 out of 13 Connecticut Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Taftville
Taftville Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Taftville (554) |
| Plant Address | 607 Norwich Avenue, Taftville, CT 6380 |
| Utility | FirstLight Power Resources Services LLC (54895) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.5725, -72.0458 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1906 |
| Annual Generation | 4.7 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 | Shetucket |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Connecticut Light & Power Co (4176) CT |
| Grid Voltage | 23.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1906
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1906 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator 3 Details Operating January 1906
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1906 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1926
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1926 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator 4 Details Operating January 1949
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1949 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator 5 Details Operating January 1949
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1949 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Taftville Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| FirstLight Hydro Generating Company | 143 West Street Ext. Suite E, New Milford, CT 6776 | Generator 1 | 100.00% |
| FirstLight Hydro Generating Company | 143 West Street Ext. Suite E, New Milford, CT 6776 | Generator 2 | 100.00% |
| FirstLight Hydro Generating Company | 143 West Street Ext. Suite E, New Milford, CT 6776 | Generator 3 | 100.00% |
| FirstLight Hydro Generating Company | 143 West Street Ext. Suite E, New Milford, CT 6776 | Generator 4 | 100.00% |
| FirstLight Hydro Generating Company | 143 West Street Ext. Suite E, New Milford, CT 6776 | Generator 5 | 100.00% |
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Taftville.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backus Microgrid Project | Norwich, CT | 937.0 MWh | 3.2 mi |
| Clinton Solar | Griswold, CT | 1.6 GWh | 7.5 mi |
| CMEEC - Bozrah | Bozrah, CT | 3.1 GWh | 5.8 mi |
| CMEEC - Norwich Stott St Solar Hybrid | Norwich, CT | 2.4 GWh | 3.1 mi |
| CMEEC - Rogers Rd Solar | Norwich, CT | 1.6 GWh | 4.6 mi |
| Conn Mun Electric Energy Coop | Norwich, CT | 1.3 GWh | 4.6 mi |
| Covanta Southeastern Connecticut Company | Preston, CT | 116.0 GWh | 6.8 mi |
| Fort Hill 1, 2, 3 & 4 | Uncasville, CT | 701.0 MWh | 7.6 mi |
| Foxwoods CoGen | Mashantucket, CT | 10.8 GWh | 8.2 mi |
| Fusion Solar Center LLC | Baltic, CT | 38.1 GWh | 3.6 mi |
| Jackson Solar (CT) | Griswold, CT | 1.6 GWh | 7.4 mi |
| Jewett City 1 | Jewett City, CT | 198.0 MWh | 3.9 mi |
| LNG 1 & 2 | Norwich, CT | 573.0 MWh | 3.7 mi |
| North Main Street | Norwich, CT | 138.5 MWh | 3.3 mi |
| Norwich WWTP | Norwich, CT | 1.0 MWh | 3.8 mi |
| Scotland Dam | Windham, CT | 9.6 GWh | 7.5 mi |
| Sherman Solar | Griswold, CT | 1.6 GWh | 7.5 mi |
| Tenth Street | Norwich, CT | 3.5 GWh | 2.3 mi |
| Tunnel | Preston, CT | 11.9 GWh | 1.2 mi |
| Wheelabrator Lisbon | Lisbon, CT | 99.7 GWh | 0.9 mi |