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2.5 MW Hydro operating in Rensselaer, NY — New York Independent System Operator
2.5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1985
Operating Since
Coordinates
42.9042, -73.5625
County
Rensselaer, NY
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Albany Engineering Corporation | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Valley Falls Associates | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Valley Falls Hydroelectric Facility is a 2.5 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Rensselaer County, New York. The plant began operating in 1985 and has a single generator utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology. The primary fuel source is water (WAT). Valley Falls Associates is the owner and operator of the facility.
The plant is connected to the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) balancing authority and is within the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) NERC region. In terms of size, Valley Falls ranks 119th out of 165 power plants in New York and 1144th out of 1464 plants nationally. The latest annual generation data indicates an output of 6,375 MWh, resulting in a capacity factor of 29.1%.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
NYISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
NPCC — Northeast Power Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
New York Independent System Operator (NYIS)
Grid Voltage
34.5 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
473 MWh
Latest Month
6.4K MWh
Annual Generation
29.1%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $5.7M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
NYISO
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
NYISO Zone F
Node Source
Plant coordinates only
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