Where is Turners Falls?

In Franklin County, Massachusetts (MA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Turners Falls?

6 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Turners Falls?

EIA-860M names FirstLight Power Resources, Inc. - MA as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Turners Falls LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — FirstLight Power Resources, Inc. - MA here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Turners Falls LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Turners Falls still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Turners Falls

Turners Falls is a 6 MW hydroelectric power plant in Franklin County, Massachusetts, operated by FirstLight Power Resources, Inc. - MA. EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here, inside ISO New England. Its units entered service between 1905 and 1913.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 5.7 MW; 6.4 MW net summer
Generating units: 5
In service: 1905–1913
EIA plant ID: 6388

Where it is

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County: Franklin County, Massachusetts
Coordinates: 42.608, -72.5615
Balancing authority: ISNE
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: FirstLight Power Resources, Inc. - MA
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric
Status: Operating

Every plant FirstLight Power Resources, Inc. - MA reports to EIA →

Turners Falls: FAQ

Where is Turners Falls?: In Franklin County, Massachusetts (MA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Turners Falls?: 6 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Turners Falls?: EIA-860M names FirstLight Power Resources, Inc. - MA as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Turners Falls LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — FirstLight Power Resources, Inc. - MA here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Turners Falls LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Turners Falls still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.