Lachute Hydro Lower
Elk Drive, Ticonderoga, NY 12883Plant Summary Information
Lachute Hydro Lower is ranked #102 out of 148 hydroelectric power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Lachute Hydro Lower is comprised of 1 generator and generated 399.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Lachute Hydro Lower |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Central Rivers Power US, LLC |
| Location | Essex County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1987 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 8.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 32.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,924 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #961 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #346 out of 1,045 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #102 out of 148 New York Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Lachute Hydro Co Inc (2013 to 2019) Central Rivers Power US, LLC (2020 to 2025) |
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Lachute Hydro Lower Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Lachute Hydro Lower (10752) |
| Plant Address | Elk Drive, Ticonderoga, NY 12883 |
| Utility | Central Rivers Power US, LLC (64078) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.84903, -73.4207 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1987 |
| Annual Generation | 8.1 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 | 88-172-000 |
| 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 | Lachute River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. (13573) NY |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating December 1987
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.5 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 |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Lachute Hydro Lower Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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