Fourth Branch Hydroelectric Facility
3 O'Connor Drive, Waterford, NY 12188Plant Summary Information
Fourth Branch Hydroelectric Facility is ranked #91 out of 159 hydroelectric power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fourth Branch Hydroelectric Facility is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Fourth Branch Hydroelectric Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Boralex Hydro Operations Inc |
| Location | Saratoga County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1987 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 13.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 54.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,455 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #857 out of 1,374 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #250 out of 765 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #91 out of 159 New York Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Fourth Branch Hydroelectric Facility
Fourth Branch Hydroelectric Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fourth Branch Hydroelectric Facility (10467) |
| Plant Address | 3 O'Connor Drive Waterford, NY 12188 |
| Utility | Boralex Hydro Operations Inc (55754) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.78758, -73.69168 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1987 |
| Annual Generation | 13.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 04-17-000, 04-17-001, 04-17-002, 86-1100-000 |
| 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 | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Mohawk River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. (13573) NY |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1987
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | F |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | F |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1987 |
| 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 |
Fourth Branch Hydroelectric Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Hydro-Fourth Branch LLC | 39 Hudson Falls Road, South Glens Falls, NY 12803 | 100.00% |
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| #859 | Austin | Austin, TX | 13.6 GWh |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Church Solar | Brunswick, NY | 6.8 GWh | 6.1 mi |
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| Clifton Park Solar 2, LLC | Rexford, NY | 3.6 GWh | 8.1 mi |
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| Dusenberry | Troy, NY | 9.0 GWh | 3.7 mi |
| Ellsworth I CSG | Mechanicville, NY | 4.0 GWh | 7.8 mi |
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| Green Island Hydroelectric Station | Green Island, NY | 43.0 GWh | 2.7 mi |
| Hope Solar Farm LLC | Troy, NY | 3.5 GWh | 6.2 mi |
| HVCC Cogen Plant | Troy, NY | 14.3 GWh | 6.3 mi |
| Mechanicville Hydroelectric Station | Mechanicville, NY | 22.3 GWh | 6.2 mi |
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| Mt Ida Hydroelectric | Troy, NY | 6.0 GWh | 4.6 mi |
| New York State Dam Hydro | Waterford, NY | 50.6 GWh | 0.5 mi |
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| School Street | Cohoes, NY | 166.3 GWh | 0.8 mi |
| Sugar Hill Solar 1 | Clifton Park, NY | 8.5 GWh | 8.3 mi |
| Town of Halfmoon | Waterford, NY | 1.6 GWh | 3.4 mi |
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