Cornell Hydro
Thurston Ave, Ithaca, NY 14853Plant Summary Information
Cornell Hydro is ranked #139 out of 142 hydroelectric power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cornell Hydro is comprised of 2 generators and generated 603.0 MWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.
| Plant Name | Cornell Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Cornell Hydro |
| Location | Tompkins County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1981 |
| Last Update | Mar 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 2.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 9.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #10,035 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,206 out of 1,256 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #745 out of 918 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #139 out of 142 New York Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cornell Hydro
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Cornell Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cornell Hydro (10286) |
| Plant Address | Thurston Ave, Ithaca, NY 14853 |
| Utility | Cornell Hydro (4386) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.45192, -76.48509 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1981 |
| Annual Generation | 2.3 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 | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | New York Independent System Operator (NYIS) |
| NAICS Code | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Water Source | Fall Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | New York State Elec & Gas Corp (13511) NY |
| Grid Voltage | 2.40 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1981
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1981 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator 2 Details Operating December 1981
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1981 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Cornell Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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