Middle Falls Hydro
595 State Route 29, Middle Falls, NY 12848Plant Summary Information
Middle Falls Hydro is ranked #94 out of 160 hydroelectric power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Middle Falls Hydro is comprised of 2 generators and generated 3.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Middle Falls Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Boralex Hydro Operations Inc |
| Location | Washington County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1989 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 13.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 49.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,495 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #875 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #252 out of 832 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #94 out of 160 New York Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Middle Falls Hydro
Middle Falls Hydro Details
| 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 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 13.6 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 |
Generator HY1 Details Operating September 1989
| 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 |
Generator HY2 Details Operating September 1989
| 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 |
Middle Falls Hydro Plant Owners
| 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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