Port Leyden Hydroelectric Project

E. Main St., Port Leyden, NY 13433

Plant Summary Information

Port Leyden Hydroelectric Project is ranked #129 out of 148 hydroelectric power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Port Leyden Hydroelectric Project is comprised of 2 generators and generated 932.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Port Leyden Hydroelectric Project
Utility Name	Lyonsdale Hydroelectric Co., Inc.
Location	Lewis County, NY
Initial Operation Date	December 1985
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	3.9 GWh
Annual Consumption	14.5 k MMBtu
Ranked #9,101 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,140 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #671 out of 1,059 New York Power Plants
Ranked #129 out of 148 New York Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water
Previous Operator	Empire Hydro Partners (2013 to 2023) Lyonsdale Hydroelectric Co., Inc. (2024 to 2025)

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Port Leyden Hydroelectric Project Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Port Leyden Hydroelectric Project (10817)
Plant Address	E. Main St., Port Leyden, NY 13433
Utility	Lyonsdale Hydroelectric Co., Inc. (66499)
Latitude, Longitude	43.58361, -75.33917
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	December 1985
Annual Generation	3.9 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	84-19-000
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	Black River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. (13573) NY
Grid Voltage	23.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Generator GEN1 Details Operating December 1985

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.5 MW
Winter Capacity	0.5 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1985
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	12H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator GEN2 Details Operating December 1985

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.5 MW
Winter Capacity	0.5 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1985
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	12H
Multiple Fuels	No

Port Leyden Hydroelectric Project Plant Owners

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

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