Elmer
8516 Effley Falls Road, Croghan, NY 13327Plant Summary Information
Elmer is ranked #90 out of 148 hydroelectric power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Elmer is comprised of 2 generators and generated 2.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Elmer |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP |
| Location | Lewis County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1916 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 10.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 37.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,239 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #900 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #272 out of 1,045 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #90 out of 148 New York Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Elmer
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Elmer Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Elmer (2559) |
| Plant Address | 8516 Effley Falls Road, Croghan, NY 13327 |
| Utility | Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP (5914) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.92754, -75.28832 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1916 |
| Annual Generation | 10.0 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 | Beaver River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. (13573) NY |
| Grid Voltage | 23.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1916
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 24048 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 24048 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1916 |
| 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 |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1916
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 24048 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 24048 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1916 |
| 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 |
Elmer Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Belfort | Croghan, NY | 10.4 GWh | 2.2 mi |
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| NY 26 Carthage CSG | Carthage, NY | 6.9 GWh | 16.5 mi |
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| Stillwater Reservoir Hydro | Webb, NY | 4.9 GWh | 12.5 mi |
| Taylorville | Croghan, NY | 20.7 GWh | 1.7 mi |
| Upper Beaver Falls Project | Beaver Falls, NY | 9.5 GWh | 7.6 mi |