Mechanicville Hydroelectric Station
951 Hudson River Road, Mechanicville, NY 12118Plant Summary Information
Mechanicville Hydroelectric Station is ranked #67 out of 148 hydroelectric power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Mechanicville Hydroelectric Station is comprised of 2 generators and generated 4.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Mechanicville Hydroelectric Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Albany Engineering Corporation |
| Location | Saratoga County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2011 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 18.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 68.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,511 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #733 out of 1,309 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #228 out of 1,045 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #67 out of 148 New York Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Mechanicville Hydroelectric Station (2018 to 2024) Albany Engineering Corporation (2025 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Mechanicville Hydroelectric Station
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Mechanicville Hydroelectric Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Mechanicville Hydroelectric Station (62322) |
| Plant Address | 951 Hudson River Road, Mechanicville, NY 12118 |
| Utility | Albany Engineering Corporation (58756) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.87654, -73.68017 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2018 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 18.0 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 | P-6032 |
| 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 | Hudson River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. (13573) NY |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator MG8 Details Operating May 2011
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator MG9 Details Operating May 2011
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Mechanicville Hydroelectric Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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