1.1 MW Hydro operating in Essex, VT — ISO New England Inc.
1.1 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1927
Operating Since
Coordinates
44.9993, -71.5302
County
Essex, VT
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Central Rivers Power NH, LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Central Rivers Power NH, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Canaan hydroelectric plant, located in Essex County, Vermont, has a total capacity of 1.1 MW. Operated by Central Rivers Power NH, LLC, the plant began operation in 1927 and utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology with water (WAT) as its primary fuel source. It consists of a single generator. Canaan 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, the plant generated 6,461 MWh, achieving a capacity factor of 66.8%. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $2,613.07 per kW, according to FERC data. Canaan is ranked as the 44th largest power plant in Vermont out of 46, and nationally it is ranked 1,413 out of 1,464 plants.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
NPCC
Balancing Authority
ISO New England Inc.
Grid Voltage
34.5 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
563 MWh
Latest Month
6.5K MWh
Annual Generation
66.8%
Capacity Factor
$3,436/kW
Installed Cost
Public Service Company of New Hampshire
Reporting Utility
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
ISO-NE
LMP Node
4002 Z_NewHampshire
Pricing Hub
.Z.VERMONT
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report