Colton

6734 County Route 24, Pierrepont, NY 13625

Plant Summary Information

Colton is ranked #5 out of 148 hydroelectric power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Colton is comprised of 3 generators and generated 36.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Colton
Utility Name	Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP
Location	St. Lawrence County, NY
Initial Operation Date	January 1918
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	154.2 GWh
Annual Consumption	590.0 k MMBtu
Ranked #2,920 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #246 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #70 out of 1,045 New York Power Plants
Ranked #5 out of 148 New York Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Colton (2551)
Plant Address	6734 County Route 24, Pierrepont, NY 13625
Utility	Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP (5914)
Latitude, Longitude	44.5839, -74.9583
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	January 1918
Annual Generation	154.2 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	Raquette River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. (13573) NY
Grid Voltage	115.00 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	24057
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	24057
Nameplate Capacity	10 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	9.9 MW
Winter Capacity	9.7 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1918
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	24057
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	24057
Nameplate Capacity	10 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	10.3 MW
Winter Capacity	9.9 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1918
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	24057
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	24057
Nameplate Capacity	10 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	9.5 MW
Winter Capacity	11.1 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1928
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	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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