Union Falls
12 Casey Road, Au Sable Forks, NY 12912Plant Summary Information
Union Falls is ranked #110 out of 160 hydroelectric power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Union Falls is comprised of 2 generators and generated 2.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Union Falls |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Union Falls Hydro Power LP |
| Location | Clinton County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1987 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 9.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 36.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,957 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #971 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #282 out of 832 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #110 out of 160 New York Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Union Falls
Union Falls Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Union Falls (50176) |
| Plant Address | 12 Casey Road, Au Sable Forks, NY 12912 |
| Utility | Union Falls Hydro Power LP (56842) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.51074, -73.91308 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1987 |
| Annual Generation | 9.8 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 | 86-1094-001 |
| 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 | Saranac River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. (13573) NY |
| Grid Voltage | 46.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating January 1987
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.99 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1987 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating January 1987
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.99 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1987 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Union Falls Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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