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36.3 MW Hydro operating in Saratoga, NY — New York Independent System Operator
36.3 MW
Nameplate Capacity
6
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1923
Operating Since
Coordinates
43.2796, -73.7092
County
Saratoga, NY
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Sherman Island is a hydroelectric power plant located in Saratoga County, New York. The plant has a total capacity of 36.3 MW and consists of 6 generators utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology. It began operating in 1923 and is owned and operated by Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP. The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT).
Sherman Island operates within the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) balancing authority and the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) NERC region. In terms of size, it is ranked as the 11th largest out of 165 power plants in New York State, and 374th nationally out of 1464 plants. The plant's latest annual generation was 175,004 MWh, resulting in a capacity factor of 54.9%.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
NYISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
NPCC — Northeast Power Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
15.2K MWh
Latest Month
175.0K MWh
Annual Generation
54.9%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $83.3M
Point of Interconnection
Nearest Substation
UPPER HUDSON___HYD
Substation Distance
< 10 km
Coord Source
NYISO direct
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
NYISO
LMP Node
24058
Pricing Hub
NYISO Zone F
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
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Grid Voltage
115.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP