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Robert Moses Niagara

Robert Moses Niagara is a 2,429 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Niagara County, New York, operated by New York Power Authority.

Plant statusOperating
  1. Planning (completed)
  2. Consented (completed)
  3. Construction (completed)
  4. OperatingJan 1961 (current stage)
  5. Closed (not yet reached)

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Generators

Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.

UnitTechnologyCapacityStatusOnlineRetired / planned retirement
1Conventional Hydroelectric194 MW OperatingJan 1961
2Conventional Hydroelectric194 MW OperatingFeb 1962
3Conventional Hydroelectric194 MW OperatingMar 1961
4Conventional Hydroelectric194 MW OperatingApr 1961
5Conventional Hydroelectric194 MW OperatingJun 1961
6Conventional Hydroelectric194 MW OperatingJul 1961
7Conventional Hydroelectric194 MW OperatingAug 1961
10Conventional Hydroelectric194 MW OperatingDec 1961
11Conventional Hydroelectric194 MW OperatingFeb 1962
12Conventional Hydroelectric194 MW OperatingMar 1962
13Conventional Hydroelectric194 MW OperatingMay 1962
8Conventional Hydroelectric150 MW OperatingSep 1961
9Conventional Hydroelectric150 MW OperatingNov 1961

Plant details

Operator
New York Power Authority
Location
Niagara County, New York
Balancing authority
NYIS
Sector
Electric Utility
Capacity
Operating: 2,429 MW
First unit online
Jan 1961
EIA plant ID
2693

Location

43.1427, -79.0394

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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem