Rainbow Falls Hydro
1362 Raquette River Road, Parishville, NY 13672Plant Summary Information
Rainbow Falls Hydro is ranked #12 out of 157 hydroelectric power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Rainbow Falls Hydro is comprised of 1 generator and generated 32.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Rainbow Falls Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP |
| Location | St. Lawrence County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1956 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 109.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 419.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,025 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #325 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #87 out of 748 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #12 out of 157 New York Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Rainbow Falls Hydro
Rainbow Falls Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Rainbow Falls Hydro (2600) |
| Plant Address | 1362 Raquette River Road Parishville, NY 13672 |
| Utility | Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP (5914) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.5178, -74.8228 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1956 |
| Annual Generation | 109.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 99-156-000 |
| 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 | Raquette River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. (13573) NY |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1956
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 24056 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 24056 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 24 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 23.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1956 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Rainbow Falls Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Rainbow Falls Hydro.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allens Falls | Parishville, NY | 27.3 GWh | 10 mi |
| Blake | Parishville, NY | 64.3 GWh | 3.5 mi |
| Clarkson Solar | Potsdam, NY | 1.8 GWh | 12.3 mi |
| Colton | Pierrepont, NY | 152.4 GWh | 8.1 mi |
| East Norfolk | Norfolk, NY | 28.0 GWh | 21 mi |
| Five Falls | Colton, NY | 105.9 GWh | 1.5 mi |
| Hannawa | Pierrepont, NY | 56.3 GWh | 10.2 mi |
| Hewittville Hydroelectric | Norwood, NY | 15.9 GWh | 15.8 mi |
| Higley | Colton, NY | 40.5 GWh | 5.5 mi |
| Norfolk | Norfolk, NY | 32.1 GWh | 21.6 mi |
| Norwood | Norwood, NY | 14.8 GWh | 18 mi |
| Parishville | Parishville, NY | 15.7 GWh | 7.8 mi |
| Pyrites Plant | Pyrites, NY | 30.7 GWh | 18 mi |
| Sissonville Hydro | Potsdam, NY | 16.2 GWh | 14.6 mi |
| South Colton | Colton, NY | 88.7 GWh | 3 mi |
| Stark | Colton, NY | 103.8 GWh | 5.3 mi |
| Sugar Island | Potsdam, NY | 31.7 GWh | 11.4 mi |
| Unionville Hydro Project 2499 NY | Norwood, NY | 15.0 GWh | 16.1 mi |
| Upper Newton Falls | Newton Falls, NY | 6.9 GWh | 22.6 mi |
| Yaleville | Norfolk, NY | 4.0 GWh | 19.2 mi |