South Colton
2092 Raquette River Road, Colton, NY 13625Plant Summary Information
South Colton is ranked #17 out of 148 hydroelectric power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
South Colton is comprised of 1 generator and generated 10.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | South Colton |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP |
| Location | St. Lawrence County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1954 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 67.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 254.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,878 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #409 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #109 out of 1,045 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #17 out of 148 New York Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for South Colton
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South Colton Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | South Colton (2611) |
| Plant Address | 2092 Raquette River Road, Colton, NY 13625 |
| Utility | Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP (5914) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.5133, -74.8831 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1954 |
| Annual Generation | 67.8 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 1954
| 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 | 21 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 19.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1954 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
South Colton Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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