Where is Penacook Upper Falls Hydro?

In Merrimack County, New Hampshire (NH). 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 Penacook Upper Falls Hydro?

3 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Penacook Upper Falls Hydro?

EIA-860M names Briar-Hydro Associates 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 Penacook Upper Falls Hydro LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Briar-Hydro Associates 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 "Penacook Upper Falls Hydro LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Penacook Upper Falls Hydro still running?

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

Penacook Upper Falls Hydro

Penacook Upper Falls Hydro is a 3 MW hydroelectric power plant in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, operated by Briar-Hydro Associates. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside ISO New England. Its unit entered service in 1986.

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: 3.4 MW; 3.4 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 1986
EIA plant ID: 50414

Where it is

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County: Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Coordinates: 43.2832, -71.6008
Balancing authority: ISNE
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Briar-Hydro Associates
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric
Status: Operating

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Penacook Upper Falls Hydro: FAQ

Where is Penacook Upper Falls Hydro?: In Merrimack County, New Hampshire (NH). 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 Penacook Upper Falls Hydro?: 3 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Penacook Upper Falls Hydro?: EIA-860M names Briar-Hydro Associates 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 Penacook Upper Falls Hydro LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Briar-Hydro Associates 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 "Penacook Upper Falls Hydro LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Penacook Upper Falls Hydro still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.