Wallenpaupack — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 3153
- Capacity
- 40 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Hydro
- Technology
- Conventional Hydroelectric
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Wayne, PA
- Operating Since
- 1926
- Generators
- 2
- Operator
- Wallenpuapack Hydro
- Parent Company
- —
- Annual Generation
- 88,126 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 25.1%
- Balancing Authority
- PJM Interconnection, LLC
- ISO/RTO
- PJM
- NERC Region
- RFC
Wallenpaupack
OperatingHydro
Ranked #6 of 28 Hydro plants in PA#344 of 1454 nationally
40 MW Hydro operating in Wayne, PA — PJM Interconnection, LLC
EIAWD
40 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1926
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
41.4678, -75.1309
County
Wayne, PA
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Ownership & Operator
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Wallenpuapack Hydro | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Wallenpuapack Hydro | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Ownership Chain
No GEM tracker match for this plant — ownership chain unavailable.
About
Wallenpaupack is a 40 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. The plant began operating in 1926 and utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology. It has two generators and is owned and operated by Wallenpuapack Hydro. The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT).
In the most recent year with available data, Wallenpaupack generated 88,126 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 25.1%. The plant operates within the PJM Interconnection, LLC balancing authority and the RFC NERC region. Wallenpaupack is ranked as the 6th largest of 28 hydroelectric plants in Pennsylvania, and 347th out of 1464 nationally.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
RFC
Balancing Authority
PJM Interconnection, LLC
Grid Voltage
69 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
Generation
1.6K MWh
Latest Month
88.1K MWh
Annual Generation
25.1%
Capacity Factor
Jan 2022 – Dec 2024
Financial Data
No financial data available for this plant.
Pricing & Market Data
HIGH confidencePoint of Interconnection
Nearest Substation
Wallenpaupack Substation · 69 kV
Substation Distance
< 10 km
Operator
PPL
Coord Source
OSM spatial
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
PJM
LMP Node
50577
Pricing Hub
WESTERN HUB
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
News & Articles (10)Beta
Industry·corporate
1.6-mile trail linking Hawley with Lake Wallenpaupack dedicated
The new Gorge Trail has opened after years of effort by Lackawaxen River Trails and other supporters.
Lackawaxen River Trails (other)
Tri-County Independent·7 months ago
Hazards·flooding
Will siren go off if Lake Wallenpaupack dam fails? Texas flood sparks discussion in Hawley
Considering the recent flood emergency in Kerr County, Texas, which reportedly had no alert sirens in use, the question came up at the...
Tri-County Independent·8 months ago
Grid·curtailment
Power company announces ‘restricted generation’ schedule for trout season
HAWLEY, PA — Brookfield Renewable will operate on restricted generation at the Wallenpaupack Hydroelectric Plant during spring trout season,...
Brookfield Renewable (operator)Wallenpaupack Hydroelectric Plant (operator)
The River Reporter·1 years ago
Industry·corporate
Wallenpaupack Lake & Creek Trails - GYTOT Trail of the Month
These two connected trails are ideal for all skill levels and offer beautiful views for all four seasons, whether you enjoy walking, hiking or snowshoeing.
DiscoverNEPA·4 years ago
Last updated 2026-03-26
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