Valley Falls Hydroelectric Facility
Hoosick River, Under Rt 67, Valley Falls, NY 12144Plant Summary Information
Valley Falls Hydroelectric Facility is ranked #118 out of 148 hydroelectric power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Valley Falls Hydroelectric Facility is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Valley Falls Hydroelectric Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Albany Engineering Corporation |
| Location | Rensselaer County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1985 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 5.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 20.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,999 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,061 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #550 out of 1,045 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #118 out of 148 New York Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Valley Falls Associates (2013 to 2024) Albany Engineering Corporation (2025 to 2025) |
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Valley Falls Hydroelectric Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Valley Falls Hydroelectric Facility (50034) |
| Plant Address | Hoosick River, Under Rt 67, Valley Falls, NY 12144 |
| Utility | Albany Engineering Corporation (58756) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.9044, -73.5625 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 5.6 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 | 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 | Hoosick River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. (13573) NY |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating August 1985
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Valley Falls Hydroelectric Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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