Smith (NH) — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 2368
- Capacity
- 15 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Hydro
- Technology
- Conventional Hydroelectric
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Coos, NH
- Operating Since
- 1948
- Generators
- 1
- Operator
- Central Rivers Power NH, LLC
- Parent Company
- —
- Annual Generation
- 112,201 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 79.6%
- Balancing Authority
- ISO New England Inc.
- ISO/RTO
- ISONE
- NERC Region
- NPCC
Smith (NH)
OperatingHydro
Ranked #5 of 32 Hydro plants in NH#546 of 1454 nationally
15 MW Hydro operating in Coos, NH — ISO New England Inc.
EIAWD
15 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1948
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
44.4695, -71.1781
County
Coos, NH
Nearby Plants
- Saint Marys Hospital Power PlantDistillate Oil16.3 MW · 0.2 km
- SAF Hydroelectric LLCHydro9.6 MW · 0.6 km
- Burgess BioPowerWood Waste75 MW · 0.6 km
Ownership & Operator
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Central Rivers Power NH, LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Central Rivers Power NH, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Ownership Chain
No GEM tracker match for this plant — ownership chain unavailable.
About
The Smith (NH) hydroelectric plant is located in Coos County, New Hampshire. The plant has a total capacity of 15 MW and is operated by Central Rivers Power NH, LLC. Commissioned in 1948, the facility utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology and consists of a single generator. The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT). Smith (NH) ranks as the 5th largest of 32 power plants in New Hampshire, and 551st out of 1464 plants nationally.
The plant operates within the ISO New England Inc. balancing authority and the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) NERC region. In the most recent year with available data, Smith (NH) generated 112,201 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 79.6%. Financial data for the plant is available from FERC filings.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
NPCC
Balancing Authority
ISO New England Inc.
Grid Voltage
115 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
Generation
8.5K MWh
Latest Month
112.2K MWh
Annual Generation
79.6%
Capacity Factor
Jan 2022 – Dec 2024
Financial DataBeta
Source: FERC Form 1HIGH
$6.2/MWh
Operating Cost
Public Service Company of New Hampshire
Reporting Utility
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Pricing & Market Data
HIGH confidencePoint of Interconnection
Nearest Substation
Community Field Substation · 35 kV
Substation Distance
< 10 km
Operator
Eversource
Coord Source
OSM spatial
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
ISO-NE
LMP Node
4002 Z_NewHampshire
Pricing Hub
.Z.NEWHAMPSHIRE
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
News & Articles (10)Beta
Industry·corporate
Douglas Co. buys former manufacturing plant in Keene
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The Keene Sentinel·2 months ago
General
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Legacy | Obituary·3 months ago
General
Jane Smith Obituary (1930 - 2025) - Laconia, NH - Concord Monitor
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Legacy | Obituary·3 months ago
Industry·corporate
Dwight A. Smith, Founder of Conway Scenic, Dies at 100
Dwight A. Smith, founder of the Conway Scenic Railroad, died on August 8, 2025. He was 100 years old.
Railfan & Railroad Magazine·7 months ago
Last updated 2026-03-14
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