Where is Hydraulic Race?

In Niagara 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 Hydraulic Race?

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

Who owns Hydraulic Race?

EIA-860M names Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP 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 Hydraulic Race LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP 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 "Hydraulic Race LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Hydraulic Race still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Out of service but expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Hydraulic Race

Hydraulic Race is a 3 MW hydroelectric power plant in Niagara County, New York, operated by Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside NYISO. Its unit entered service in 1942.

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: 3 MW; 2.8 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 1942
EIA plant ID: 2578

Where it is

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County: Niagara County, New York
Coordinates: 43.1709, -78.6916
Balancing authority: NYIS
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric
Status: Out of service but expected to return to service in next calendar year

Every plant Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP reports to EIA →

Hydraulic Race: FAQ

Where is Hydraulic Race?: In Niagara 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 Hydraulic Race?: 3 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Hydraulic Race?: EIA-860M names Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP 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 Hydraulic Race LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP 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 "Hydraulic Race LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Hydraulic Race still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Out of service but expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.