Where is Lachute Hydro Upper?

In Essex County, New York (NY). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Lachute Hydro Upper?

5 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Lachute Hydro Upper?

EIA-860M names Central Rivers Power US, LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Lachute Hydro Upper LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Central Rivers Power US, LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Lachute Hydro Upper LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Lachute Hydro Upper still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Lachute Hydro Upper

Lachute Hydro Upper is a 5 MW hydroelectric power plant in Essex County, New York, operated by Central Rivers Power US, LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside NYISO. Its unit entered service in 1987.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 5.2 MW; 4.9 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 1987
EIA plant ID: 10753

Where it is

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County: Essex County, New York
Coordinates: 43.8439, -73.4312
Balancing authority: NYIS
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Central Rivers Power US, LLC
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric
Status: Operating

Every plant Central Rivers Power US, LLC reports to EIA →

Lachute Hydro Upper: FAQ

Where is Lachute Hydro Upper?: In Essex County, New York (NY). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Lachute Hydro Upper?: 5 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Lachute Hydro Upper?: EIA-860M names Central Rivers Power US, LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Lachute Hydro Upper LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Central Rivers Power US, LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Lachute Hydro Upper LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Lachute Hydro Upper still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.