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16 MW Hydro operating in St Lawrence, NY — New York Independent System Operator
16 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1923
Operating Since
Coordinates
44.2114, -75.0594
County
St Lawrence, NY
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Browns Falls is a 16 MW hydroelectric power plant located in St. Lawrence County, New York. The plant began operating in 1923 and utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology. It consists of two generators and is owned and operated by Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP. Browns Falls is the 26th largest power plant in New York State out of 165, and ranks 538th nationally out of 1464 plants.
The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT). In the most recent year with available data, Browns Falls generated 45,302 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 32.0%. The plant operates within the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) balancing authority and is part of the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) NERC region. Recent news coverage of Browns Falls has included regulatory matters, industry updates, hazards, and grid-related topics.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
NYISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
NPCC — Northeast Power Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
8.4K MWh
Latest Month
45.3K MWh
Annual Generation
32.0%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $36.7M
Point of Interconnection
Nearest Substation
OSWEGATCHIE___HYD
Substation Distance
< 10 km
Coord Source
NYISO direct
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
NYISO
LMP Node
24044
Pricing Hub
NYISO Zone E
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
Last updated 2026-03-26
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Grid Voltage
115.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP