Sugar Island
480 County Road, Potsdam, NY 13676Plant Summary Information
Sugar Island is ranked #48 out of 148 hydroelectric power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sugar Island is comprised of 2 generators and generated 4.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Sugar Island |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP |
| Location | St. Lawrence County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1924 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 22.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 86.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,203 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #669 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #204 out of 1,045 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #48 out of 148 New York Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Sugar Island
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Sugar Island Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sugar Island (2616) |
| Plant Address | 480 County Road, Potsdam, NY 13676 |
| Utility | Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP (5914) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.64218, -74.97647 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1924 |
| Annual Generation | 22.7 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 1924
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 24057 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 24057 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1924 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1924
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 24057 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 24057 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1924 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Sugar Island Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Allens Falls | Parishville, NY | 21.2 GWh | 5.8 mi |
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| Colton | Pierrepont, NY | 154.2 GWh | 4.1 mi |
| East Norfolk | Norfolk, NY | 21.1 GWh | 10.8 mi |
| Five Falls | Colton, NY | 80.1 GWh | 10.1 mi |
| Grass River | Canton, NY | 1.0 MWh | 11.2 mi |
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| Hewittville Hydroelectric | Norwood, NY | 12.4 GWh | 4.6 mi |
| Higley | Colton, NY | 30.5 GWh | 8 mi |
| North Woods (CSG) | Canton, NY | 2.3 GWh | 9.3 mi |
| Norwood | Norwood, NY | 11.6 GWh | 7.2 mi |
| NY Lancaster Shisler Rd Site 2 Solar CSG | Lancaster, NY | 5.8 GWh | 2.6 mi |
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| Sheesley (CSG) | Canton, NY | 7.0 GWh | 9.3 mi |
| Sissonville Hydro | Potsdam, NY | 2.4 GWh | 3.3 mi |
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| Unionville Hydro Project 2499 NY | Norwood, NY | 11.2 GWh | 5.1 mi |
| Yaleville | Norfolk, NY | 3.4 GWh | 8.6 mi |