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11.6 MW Hydro operating in Saratoga, NY — New York Independent System Operator
11.6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
4
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1924
Operating Since
Coordinates
42.8075, -73.8427
County
Saratoga, NY
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | New York Power Authority | New York Power Authority | — |
| Owner(s) | New York Power Authority | New York Power Authority | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Vischer Ferry is a hydroelectric power plant located in Saratoga County, New York. The plant has a total capacity of 11.6 MW across four generators. It began operating in 1924 and is owned and operated by the New York Power Authority (NYPA). The plant utilizes water as its primary fuel source and employs conventional hydroelectric technology.
In the most recent year with available data, Vischer Ferry generated 55,571 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 54.6%. The plant operates within the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) balancing authority and the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) NERC region. Vischer Ferry is ranked as the 39th largest power plant in New York out of 165 plants, and 630th nationally 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
6.0K MWh
Latest Month
55.6K MWh
Annual Generation
54.6%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $26.6M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
NYISO
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
NYISO Zone F
Node Source
Plant coordinates only
Last updated 2026-03-26
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Grid Voltage
34.5 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
State
Sector
Electric Utility