Rainbow Falls Hydro
1362 Raquette River Road, Parishville, NY 13672Plant Summary Information
Rainbow Falls Hydro is ranked #12 out of 154 hydroelectric power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Rainbow Falls Hydro is comprised of 1 generator and generated 13.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Rainbow Falls Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP |
| Location | St. Lawrence County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1956 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 108.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 412.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,171 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #327 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #84 out of 912 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #12 out of 154 New York Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Rainbow Falls Hydro
Rainbow Falls Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Rainbow Falls Hydro (2600) |
| Plant Address | 1362 Raquette River Road, Parishville, NY 13672 |
| Utility | Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP (5914) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.5178, -74.8228 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1956 |
| Annual Generation | 108.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 99-156-000 |
| 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 | Raquette River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. (13573) NY |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1956
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 24056 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 24056 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 24 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 23.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1956 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Rainbow Falls Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allens Falls | Parishville, NY | 29.5 GWh | 10 mi |
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| Norwood | Norwood, NY | 13.1 GWh | 18 mi |
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| Pyrites Plant | Pyrites, NY | 25.3 GWh | 18 mi |
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| Sissonville Hydro | Potsdam, NY | 15.7 GWh | 14.6 mi |
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| Stark | Colton, NY | 103.0 GWh | 5.3 mi |
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| Unionville Hydro Project 2499 NY | Norwood, NY | 13.3 GWh | 16.1 mi |
| Yaleville | Norfolk, NY | 3.7 GWh | 19.2 mi |