Waters River
Waters River is a 44 MW natural gas power plant in Essex County, Massachusetts, operated by City of Peabody - (MA). EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside ISO New England. Its unit entered service in 1990.
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
- 43.6 MW
- 30 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 1
- In service
- 1990
- EIA plant ID
- 1678
Where it is
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- County
- Essex County, Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.5429, -70.9283
- Balancing authority
- ISNE
- Sector
- Electric Utility
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- City of Peabody - (MA)
- Primary energy source
- Natural gas
- Technologies
- Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
- Status
- Operating
Waters River: FAQ
- Where is Waters River?
- In Essex 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 Waters River?
- 44 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Waters River?
- EIA-860M names City of Peabody - (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 Waters River LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Peabody - (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 "Waters River LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Waters River still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.