Fourth Branch Hydroelectric Facility
3 O'Connor Drive, Waterford, NY 12188Plant Summary Information
Fourth Branch Hydroelectric Facility is ranked #102 out of 160 hydroelectric power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fourth Branch Hydroelectric Facility is comprised of 1 generator and generated 2.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Fourth Branch Hydroelectric Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Albany Engineering Corporation |
| Location | Saratoga County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1987 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 11.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 42.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,706 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #921 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #269 out of 832 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #102 out of 160 New York Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Boralex Hydro Operations Inc (2013 to 2022) Albany Engineering Corporation (2023 to 2023) |
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Fourth Branch Hydroelectric Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fourth Branch Hydroelectric Facility (10467) |
| Plant Address | 3 O'Connor Drive, Waterford, NY 12188 |
| Utility | Albany Engineering Corporation (58756) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.78758, -73.69168 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1987 |
| Annual Generation | 11.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 04-17-000, 04-17-001, 04-17-002, 86-1100-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | New York Independent System Operator (NYIS) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Mohawk River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. (13573) NY |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1987
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1987 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Fourth Branch Hydroelectric Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #926 | Apple River | Somerset, WI | 11.2 GWh |
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