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GAS POWER PLANTSNorton Powerhouse
Norton Powerhouse is a 5.6 MW retired gas power plant in Worcester County, Massachusetts, operated by Saint - Gobain Abrasives Inc.
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingJan 1939 (completed)
- ClosedAug 2022 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN2 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 3.1 MW | Retired |
| GEN1 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 2.5 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Saint - Gobain Abrasives Inc
- Location
- Worcester County, Massachusetts
- Balancing authority
- ISNE
- Sector
- Industrial CHP
- Capacity
- Retired: 5.6 MW
- First unit online
- Jan 1939
- EIA plant ID
- 50041
Location
42.3096, -71.8052
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem