Vischer Ferry

496 River Rd, Rexford, NY 12148

Plant Summary Information

Vischer Ferry is ranked #26 out of 148 hydroelectric power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Vischer Ferry is comprised of 4 generators and generated 10.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Vischer Ferry
Utility Name	New York Power Authority
Location	Saratoga County, NY
Initial Operation Date	July 1924
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	47.1 GWh
Annual Consumption	181.2 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,282 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #486 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #131 out of 1,045 New York Power Plants
Ranked #26 out of 148 New York Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Vischer Ferry (2686)
Plant Address	496 River Rd, Rexford, NY 12148
Utility	New York Power Authority (15296)
Latitude, Longitude	42.80746, -73.84269
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	July 1924
Annual Generation	47.1 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	Regulated
NERC Region	NPCC
Balancing Authority	New York Independent System Operator (NYIS)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Mohawk River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	New York Power Authority (15296)
Grid Voltage	34.50 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	2.8 MW
Winter Capacity	2.9 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1924
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	2.8 MW
Winter Capacity	2.9 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1924
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	3 MW
Winter Capacity	2.9 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1991
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	3 MW
Winter Capacity	2.9 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1991
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

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

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