Lower Saranac Hydroelectric Facility

1130 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY 12901

Plant Summary Information

Lower Saranac Hydroelectric Facility is ranked #64 out of 148 hydroelectric power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Lower Saranac Hydroelectric Facility is comprised of 3 generators and generated 3.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Lower Saranac Hydroelectric Facility
Utility Name	Central Rivers Power US, LLC
Location	Clinton County, NY
Initial Operation Date	October 1990
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	18.7 GWh
Annual Consumption	66.9 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,442 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #724 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #224 out of 1,045 New York Power Plants
Ranked #64 out of 148 New York Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water
Previous Operator	Lower Saranac Hydro Partner LP (2013 to 2019) Central Rivers Power US, LLC (2020 to 2025)

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Lower Saranac Hydroelectric Facility Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Lower Saranac Hydroelectric Facility (10214)
Plant Address	1130 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Utility	Central Rivers Power US, LLC (64078)
Latitude, Longitude	44.6694, -73.5075
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	October 1990
Annual Generation	18.7 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	86-559-000
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	Saranac River
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution Owner	New York State Elec & Gas Corp (13511) NY
Grid Voltage	46.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Generator GEN1 Details Operating October 1990

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	3.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	3 MW
Winter Capacity	2.9 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1990
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator GEN2 Details Operating October 1990

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	3.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	3 MW
Winter Capacity	2.9 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1990
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator GEN3 Details Operating November 1990

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	0.3 MW
Winter Capacity	0.3 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 1990
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Lower Saranac Hydroelectric Facility Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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Burlington GT	Burlington, VT	684.0 MWh	19.1 mi
Cadyville	Town ofSchuyler Falls, NY	18.2 GWh	5.9 mi
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J C McNeil	Burlington, VT	224.4 GWh	19.2 mi
Mill C	Town of Plattsburgh, NY	21.8 GWh	5.5 mi
Milton	Milton, VT	33.8 GWh	19.5 mi
NY ALTONA MAYOTT - Environomics P1	Altona, NY	6.3 GWh	14.9 mi
NY ALTONA MAYOTT - Environomics P2	Altona, NY	6.4 GWh	14.9 mi
Peterson	Milton, VT	25.1 GWh	17.1 mi
Rainbow Falls Auscble	Town of Auscble, NY	8.2 GWh	10.3 mi
Route 22 Community Solar Farm CSG	Plattsburgh, NY	6.1 GWh	4.3 mi
Saranac Facility	Plattsburgh, NY	387.0 GWh	4 mi