Crescent
School Street, Crescent, NY 12047Plant Summary Information
Crescent is ranked #22 out of 148 hydroelectric power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Crescent is comprised of 4 generators and generated 11.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Crescent |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | New York Power Authority |
| Location | Albany County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1924 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 50.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 194.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,202 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #473 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #127 out of 1,045 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #22 out of 148 New York Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Crescent
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Crescent Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Crescent (2685) |
| Plant Address | School Street, Crescent, NY 12047 |
| Utility | New York Power Authority (15296) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.8056, -73.72264 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1924 |
| Annual Generation | 50.1 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | New York Independent System Operator (NYIS) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Mohawk River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | New York Power Authority (15296) |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 1924
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1924 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating July 1924
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1924 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 3 Details Operating July 1991
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1991 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 4 Details Operating July 1991
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1991 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Crescent Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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