Black River

27852 NYS 3, Black River, NY 13612

Plant Summary Information

Black River is ranked #39 out of 148 hydroelectric power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Black River is comprised of 3 generators and generated 8.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Black River
Utility Name	Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP
Location	Jefferson County, NY
Initial Operation Date	January 1920
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	32.5 GWh
Annual Consumption	123.7 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,750 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #579 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #172 out of 1,045 New York Power Plants
Ranked #39 out of 148 New York Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Black River (2546)
Plant Address	27852 NYS 3, Black River, NY 13612
Utility	Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP (5914)
Latitude, Longitude	44.00012, -75.81315
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	January 1920
Annual Generation	32.5 GWh
Fuel Types	Water

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	Yes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number	99-156-000

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	NPCC
Balancing Authority	New York Independent System Operator (NYIS)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	Black River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. (13573) NY
Grid Voltage	23.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	24047
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	24047
Nameplate Capacity	2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.5 MW
Winter Capacity	2.3 MW
Minimum Load	1.5 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1920
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	24047
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	24047
Nameplate Capacity	2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.5 MW
Winter Capacity	2.3 MW
Minimum Load	1.5 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1920
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	24047
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	24047
Nameplate Capacity	2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.5 MW
Winter Capacity	2.3 MW
Minimum Load	1.5 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1920
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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