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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSUpper Mechanicville
Upper Mechanicville is a 8.2 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Saratoga County, New York, operated by New York State Elec & Gas Corp.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 8.2 MW | |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 8.2 MW | Out of service long-term |
Plant details
- Operator
- New York State Elec & Gas Corp
- Location
- Saratoga County, New York
- Balancing authority
- NYIS
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 8.2 MW
Out of service: 8.2 MW - First unit online
- Sep 1983
- EIA plant ID
- 625
Location
42.9126, -73.6805
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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