Spier Falls
400 Spier Falls Road, Gansevoort, NY 12801Plant Summary Information
Spier Falls is ranked #5 out of 157 hydroelectric power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Spier Falls is comprised of 2 generators and generated 58.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Spier Falls |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP |
| Location | Saratoga County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1924 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 204.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 809.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,320 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #215 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #57 out of 748 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 157 New York Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Spier Falls
Spier Falls Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Spier Falls (2612) |
| Plant Address | 400 Spier Falls Road Gansevoort, NY 12801 |
| Utility | Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP (5914) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.2339, -73.7556 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1924 |
| Annual Generation | 204.5 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 | Hudson River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. (13573) NY |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 8 Details Operating January 1924
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 24058 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 24058 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 8.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 8.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1924 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 9 Details Operating January 1930
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 24058 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 24058 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 47 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 46 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 46.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1930 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Spier Falls Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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