Upper Mechanicville

40 Hudson Avenue, Town of Stillwater, NY 12170

Plant Summary Information

Upper Mechanicville is ranked #21 out of 160 hydroelectric power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Upper Mechanicville is comprised of 2 generators and generated 24.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Upper Mechanicville
Utility Name	New York State Elec & Gas Corp
Location	Saratoga County, NY
Initial Operation Date	September 1983
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	79.6 GWh
Annual Consumption	283.8 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,450 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #411 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #99 out of 832 New York Power Plants
Ranked #21 out of 160 New York Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Upper Mechanicville (625)
Plant Address	40 Hudson Avenue, Town of Stillwater, NY 12170
Utility	New York State Elec & Gas Corp (13511)
Latitude, Longitude	42.9126, -73.6805
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	September 1983
Annual Generation	79.6 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	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Regulated
NERC Region	NPCC
Balancing Authority	New York Independent System Operator (NYIS)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Hudson River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	New York State Elec & Gas Corp (13511) NY
Grid Voltage	34.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	23645
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	23645
Nameplate Capacity	8.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	9.2 MW
Winter Capacity	9.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1983
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	23645
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	23645
Nameplate Capacity	8.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	9.2 MW
Winter Capacity	9.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1983
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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NY8 - Branscomb Solar	Schaghticoke, NY	33.2 GWh	5.9 mi
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