💧 Hydroelectric Power Plants in Rhode Island
Rhode Island operates 2 hydroelectric power plants totaling 3 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 7.5k MWh.
Hydroelectric plants spin turbines using falling or flowing water — typically from a dam-impounded reservoir. They are dispatchable, long-lived, and emission-free at the point of generation, though large reservoirs can disrupt rivers and ecosystems and methane can be released from flooded vegetation.
Plants2operating
Capacity2 MWnameplate
Generation7.5k MWhannual
All Rhode Island hydroelectric plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackstone/Tupperware | North Smithfield | Providence County | 2 MW | Blackstone Hydro Inc. |
| Thundermist Hydro | Providence | Providence County | 1 MW | City Of Woonsocket |