Lower Saranac Hydroelectric Facility
1130 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY 12901Plant Summary Information
Lower Saranac Hydroelectric Facility is ranked #44 out of 160 hydroelectric power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Lower Saranac Hydroelectric Facility is comprised of 3 generators and generated 7.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Lower Saranac Hydroelectric Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Central Rivers Power US, LLC |
| Location | Clinton County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1990 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 32.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 119.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,437 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #620 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #166 out of 832 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #44 out of 160 New York Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Lower Saranac Hydro Partner LP (2013 to 2019) Central Rivers Power US, LLC (2020 to 2023) |
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Lower Saranac Hydroelectric Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Lower Saranac Hydroelectric Facility (10214) |
| Plant Address | 1130 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 |
| Utility | Central Rivers Power US, LLC (64078) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.6694, -73.5075 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1990 |
| Annual Generation | 32.7 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 | 86-559-000 |
| 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 | Saranac River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | New York State Elec & Gas Corp (13511) NY |
| Grid Voltage | 46.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating October 1990
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating October 1990
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating November 1990
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Lower Saranac Hydroelectric Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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