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Fairfax Falls

Fairfax Falls is a hydraulic turbine power plant located in Fairfax, Vermont, within the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NERC) region. The facility operates with a capacity of 3.4 megawatts and is part of the ISO New England power control area. The plant is operated by Green Mountain Power Corporation and is classified as unregulated. The majority ownership of Fairfax Falls is held by Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec, which also serves as the owner holding company. The primary fuel source for the plant is water, harnessed through its hydraulic technology. Additionally, Fonds de solidarite FTQ is recognized as another owner of the power plant.

Tech Type:

Hydraulic Turbine

Plant Operator:

Green Mountain Power Corporation

Regulatory Status:

Unregulated

Owner:

Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec

NERC Region Code:

Northeast Power Coordinating Council

Power Control Area:

ISO New England

Connected Utility:

Northeast Power Coordinating Council

Water Source:

Lamoille River

Operating Capacity (MW):

3.4

Year First Unit in Service:

1919

Fuel Type:

Water

Co-fired/Fuel-switching Units?:

Energy Storage Duration (hours):

Energy Storage Capacity (MWh):

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