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Mechanicville Hydroelectric Station

951 Hudson River Road, Mechanicville, NY 12118

Plant Summary Information

Mechanicville Hydroelectric Station is ranked #64 out of 160 hydroelectric power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Mechanicville Hydroelectric Station is comprised of 2 generators and generated 6.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameMechanicville Hydroelectric Station
Utility NameMechanicville Hydroelectric Station
LocationSaratoga County, NY
Initial Operation DateMay 2011
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 25.4 GWh
Annual Consumption 92.5 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,756 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #693 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #199 out of 832 New York Power Plants
Ranked #64 out of 160 New York Water Power Plants
Fuel Types Water

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Monthly Net Generation for Mechanicville Hydroelectric Station

Mechanicville Hydroelectric Station Details

Summary Information
Plant NameMechanicville Hydroelectric Station (62322)
Plant Address951 Hudson River Road, Mechanicville, NY 12118
UtilityMechanicville Hydroelectric Station (61822)
Latitude, Longitude42.87654, -73.68017
Generation Dates on FileJan 2018 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateMay 2011
Annual Generation 25.4 GWh
Fuel Types Water
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusYes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket NumberP-6032
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionNPCC
Balancing AuthorityNew York Independent System Operator (NYIS)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water SourceHudson River
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerNiagara Mohawk Power Corp. (13573) NY
Grid Voltage 34.50 kV
Energy StorageNo

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator MG8 Details Operating May 2011

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity1.5 MW
Winter Capacity2 MW
Minimum Load0.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2011
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceWater
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H

Generator MG9 Details Operating May 2011

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity1.5 MW
Winter Capacity2 MW
Minimum Load0.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2011
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceWater
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H

Mechanicville Hydroelectric Station Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
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