Hudson Falls Hydroelectric Project
Boralex Hydro Operations IncSaratoga County
Hudson Falls is a 44 MW conventional run-of-river hydroelectric power plant on the Hudson River near South Glens Falls, New York. Commissioned in January 1995, the facility comprises two 22 MW generating units. It operates with a flow of 230 m³/s and 19.8 m head on a 1,087 km² watershed. The project generates approximately 206 GWh annually and avoids 51,287 tons of CO2 per year. The facility is licensed under FERC Project No. P-5276, with an active license valid through November 26, 2042.
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EIA plant 54953 · Inventory for Aug 2026.
| Generator | Technology | Status | Power (MW) | Energy (MWh) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Operating | 22 | Unknown |
| GEN2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Operating | 22 | Unknown |
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Operating generator records and technology attributes reported through EIA-860.
| Generator | Capacity | Technology | Operation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | 22 MW 22 MW summer | Conventional Hydroelectric Water · HY | Nov 1995 | Operating |
| GEN2 | 22 MW 22 MW summer | Conventional Hydroelectric Water · HY | Nov 1995 | Operating |
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FERC issued Hudson Falls Project (P-5276) license. License expiration date is November 26, 2042.
Monthly generation is reported through EIA-923. Capacity factor uses the current EIA nameplate capacity and is shown only for complete calendar years.
| Largest reported plants | Capacity | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Falls Hydroelectric ProjectCurrent | 44 MW | NY | |
| South Glens Falls Hydroelectric | 13.8 MW | NY | |
| New York State Dam Hydro | 11.4 MW | NY | |
| Sissonville Hydro | 3 MW | NY | |
| Warrensburg Hydroelectric | 2.9 MW | NY | |
| Middle Falls Hydro | 2.2 MW | NY |
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View full reporting portfolioHudson Falls Hydroelectric Project commissioned and placed in commercial operation.
Hudson Falls placed in service according to EIA generating unit record.
Boralex Power Income Fund acquired Hudson Falls as one of two New York hydroelectric facilities from partnerships controlled by Black Hills Corporation for approximately US$177.3 million combined consideration. Transaction included US$70 million loan from Toronto-Dominion (Texas), Inc. to U.S. subsidiary and US$35 million loan from The Toronto-Dominion Bank to Canadian subsidiary.
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Hudson Falls Hydroelectric Project reports 44 MW hydroelectric of operating nameplate capacity. These technology ratings do not establish a common export limit. Source: EIA Aug 2026.
Hudson Falls Hydroelectric Project is a Conventional Hydroelectric facility in Saratoga County, NY, participating in the NYISO market.
Hudson Falls Hydroelectric Project is in Saratoga County, NY, inside the NYISO balancing area.
Hudson Falls Hydroelectric Project is operated by Boralex Hydro Operations Inc according to the EIA generator inventory. Reporting membership does not by itself establish ultimate ownership.
Hudson Falls Hydroelectric Project reported 210.4 GWh over the twelve months to 2024-12. Figures are net generation as filed to EIA-923.
By capacity, Hudson Falls Hydroelectric Project ranks #282 of 1,356 operating plants of the same technology nationally. It ranks #5 of 156 in NY.
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