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Goodwin Hydroelectric
3.2 MW hydroelectric power plant · Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut
- Operating capacity
- 3.2 MW
- 2 generators
- Main fuel
- Hydroelectric
- First unit online
- 1986
- Generation, 2023
- 13 GWh
Plant details
- EIA plant ID
- 54302
- Operator
- Metropolitan Dist of Hartford
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Balancing authority
- ISNE
- Location
- 41.9886, -73.0194
Operating generators
Nameplate capacity and the month each began operating
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| Generator | Fuel | Capacity | Online | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1Conventional Hydroelectric | Hydroelectric | 1.6 MW | Apr 1986 | Out of service but expected to return to service in next calendar year |
| G2Conventional Hydroelectric | Hydroelectric | 1.6 MW | Apr 1986 | Out of service but expected to return to service in next calendar year |
Generation and emissions, 2023
EPA eGRID annual data
- Net generation
- 13 GWh
- Capacity factor
- 45.8%
Nearby power plants
Within 25 miles
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Colebrook South | Wind | 5.0 MW | 6.5 mi |
| Tolland | Solar | 5.0 MW | 6.8 mi |
| Canis Minor Solar Farm | Solar | 1.0 MW | 6.8 mi |
| Norfolk Landfill Solar Project | Solar | 4.0 MW | 6.8 mi |
| Tolland Solar NG LLC | Solar | 3.5 MW | 7.3 mi |
| Platt Hill | Solar | 2.0 MW | 7.6 mi |
| Torrington Solar One, LLC | Solar | 2.0 MW | 11 mi |
| Cobble Mountain | Hydroelectric | 33.0 MW | 12 mi |
Frequently asked questions
- How much power can Goodwin Hydroelectric produce?
- Goodwin Hydroelectric has 3.2 MW of operating nameplate capacity across 2 generators as of August 2026.
- Who operates Goodwin Hydroelectric?
- EIA lists Metropolitan Dist of Hartford as the operator of Goodwin Hydroelectric.
- How much electricity did Goodwin Hydroelectric generate?
- Goodwin Hydroelectric reported 13 GWh of net generation in 2023, according to EPA eGRID.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M (August 2026); U.S. EPA eGRID2023 · Data for August 2026