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3.8 MW Hydro operating in Essex, NY — New York Independent System Operator
3.8 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1987
Operating Since
Coordinates
43.8490, -73.4207
County
Essex, NY
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Central Rivers Power US, LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Central Rivers Power US, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Lachute Hydro Lower is a hydroelectric power plant located in Essex County, New York. The plant, owned and operated by Central Rivers Power US, LLC, has a total capacity of 3.8 MW. It commenced operations in 1987 and utilizes a single generator with conventional hydroelectric technology, drawing its primary fuel from water (WAT). The plant's location places it within the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) balancing authority and the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) NERC region.
In the most recent year with available data, Lachute Hydro Lower generated 12,580 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 37.4%. The plant is ranked as the 93rd largest in New York state out of 165 plants, and nationally it is ranked 984th out of 1464 plants.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
NYISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
NPCC — Northeast Power Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
New York Independent System Operator (NYIS)
Grid Voltage
115.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
1.4K MWh
Latest Month
12.6K MWh
Annual Generation
37.4%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $8.7M
Point of Interconnection
Nearest Substation
IP___TICONDEROGA
Substation Distance
< 10 km
Coord Source
NYISO direct
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
NYISO
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
NYISO Zone F
Node Source
Shared substation inference
Substation identified. Node ID not yet resolved against ISO roster.
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