Middle Falls Hydro

595 State Route 29, Middle Falls, NY 12848

Plant Summary Information

Middle Falls Hydro is ranked #97 out of 157 hydroelectric power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Middle Falls Hydro is comprised of 2 generators and generated 3.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.

Plant Name	Middle Falls Hydro
Utility Name	Boralex Hydro Operations Inc
Location	Washington County, NY
Initial Operation Date	September 1989
Last Update	Dec 2022
Annual Generation	12.3 GWh
Annual Consumption	49.3 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,536 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #888 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #257 out of 748 New York Power Plants
Ranked #97 out of 157 New York Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Middle Falls Hydro (10219)
Plant Address	595 State Route 29 Middle Falls, NY 12848
Utility	Boralex Hydro Operations Inc (55754)
Latitude, Longitude	43.09871, -73.52527
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2022
Initial Operation Date	September 1989
Annual Generation	12.3 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	90-137-001,90-137-002, 90-137-003,90-137-004, 90-137-005
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	Battenkill River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. (13573) NY
Grid Voltage	34.50 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Jointly Owned
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	F
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	F
Nameplate Capacity	1.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	1.1 MW
Winter Capacity	1.1 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1989
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

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Jointly Owned
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	F
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	F
Nameplate Capacity	1.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	1.1 MW
Winter Capacity	1.1 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1989
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

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
Middle Falls Ltd Partnership	39 Hudson Falls Road, South Glens Falls, NY 12803	Generator HY1	98.00%
Boralex Middle Falls, LLC	c/o Boralex Inc. 900, de Maisonneuve Boulevard West Maison Manuvie, Montreal, QC H3AOA8	Generator HY1	2.00%
Middle Falls Ltd Partnership	39 Hudson Falls Road, South Glens Falls, NY 12803	Generator HY2	98.00%
Boralex Middle Falls, LLC	c/o Boralex Inc. 900, de Maisonneuve Boulevard West Maison Manuvie, Montreal, QC H3AOA8	Generator HY2	2.00%

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