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Rainbow (CT)
8.0 MW hydroelectric power plant · Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
- Operating capacity
- 8.0 MW
- 2 generators
- Main fuel
- Hydroelectric
- First unit online
- 1925
- Generation, 2023
- 35 GWh
Plant details
- EIA plant ID
- 559
- Operator
- Farmington River Power Company
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- County
- Capitol Planning Region
- Balancing authority
- ISNE
- Location
- 41.9153, -72.6936
Operating generators
Nameplate capacity and the month each began operating
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| Generator | Fuel | Capacity | Online | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Conventional Hydroelectric | Hydroelectric | 4.0 MW | Dec 1925 | Operating |
| 2Conventional Hydroelectric | Hydroelectric | 4.0 MW | Dec 1925 | Operating |
Generation and emissions, 2023
EPA eGRID annual data
- Net generation
- 35 GWh
- Capacity factor
- 50.4%
Nearby power plants
Within 25 miles
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Energy Center | Natural gas | 5.8 MW | 1.0 mi |
| Amazon BDL4 | Solar | 3.9 MW | 2.0 mi |
| Pepperidge Farm Bloomfield | Natural gas | 2.6 MW | 3.4 mi |
| Algonquin Windsor Locks | Natural gas | 71.0 MW | 3.5 mi |
| Niagara Bottling - Bloomfield | Solar | 2.8 MW | 4.1 mi |
| Windsor Solar One | Solar | 3.0 MW | 5.0 mi |
| Canis Major Solar Farm | Solar | 2.0 MW | 6.8 mi |
| Aldi DC 2 | Solar | 1.2 MW | 7.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions
- How much power can Rainbow (CT) produce?
- Rainbow (CT) has 8.0 MW of operating nameplate capacity across 2 generators as of August 2026.
- Who operates Rainbow (CT)?
- EIA lists Farmington River Power Company as the operator of Rainbow (CT).
- How much electricity did Rainbow (CT) generate?
- Rainbow (CT) reported 35 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