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56 MW Hydro operating in Saratoga, NY — New York Independent System Operator
56 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1924
Operating Since
Coordinates
43.2339, -73.7556
County
Saratoga, NY
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP | Erie Boulevard Hydropower | — |
| Owner(s) | Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP | Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
GEM identifies the owner as Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP
This entity is not yet in the GEM ownership database — chain unavailable.
The Spier Falls Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Hudson River between the towns of Moreau and Lake Luzerne, New York.
Read more on WikipediaSpier Falls is a 56 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Saratoga County, New York. The plant began operating in 1924 and utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology. It is owned and operated by Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP. The facility consists of two generators and uses water (WAT) as its primary fuel source. Spier Falls 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 with available data, Spier Falls generated 186,089 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 37.9%. The plant is ranked as the 6th largest out of 165 hydroelectric facilities in New York State, and 283rd out of 1464 nationally. Recent news coverage of Spier Falls includes 10 articles, with 7 focused on hazards and 3 on industry 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
0 MWh
Latest Month
186.1K MWh
Annual Generation
37.9%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $128.5M
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
Last updated 2026-03-26
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ask pi about Spier FallsNew York Independent System Operator (NYIS)
Grid Voltage
115.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP