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30 MW Hydro operating in St Lawrence, NY — New York Independent System Operator
30 MW
Nameplate Capacity
3
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1918
Operating Since
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Colton hydroelectric plant is located in St. Lawrence County, New York. The plant has a total capacity of 30 MW across three generators, and it began operating in 1918. Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP is the owner and operator of the facility, which utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology and water as its primary fuel source. Colton operates within the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) balancing authority and the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) NERC region.
In the most recent year of data, Colton generated 195,004 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 74.0%. The plant is ranked as the 14th largest out of 165 hydroelectric facilities in New York State, and it holds a national ranking of 406 out of 1464 similar 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
18.7K MWh
Latest Month
195.0K MWh
Annual Generation
74.0%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $68.8M
Point of Interconnection
Nearest Substation
LOWER RAQUET___HYD
Substation Distance
< 10 km
Coord Source
NYISO direct
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
NYISO
LMP Node
24057
Pricing Hub
NYISO Zone E
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
Last updated 2026-03-14
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Grid Voltage
115.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP