Where is Rochester 5?

In Monroe 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 Rochester 5?

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

Who owns Rochester 5?

EIA-860M names Rochester Gas & Electric Corp 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 Rochester 5 LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Rochester Gas & Electric Corp 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 "Rochester 5 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Rochester 5 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.

Rochester 5

Rochester 5 is a 44 MW hydroelectric power plant in Monroe County, New York, operated by Rochester Gas & Electric Corp. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside NYISO. Its units entered service between 1918 and 1927.

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: 43.6 MW; 43.8 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1918–1927
EIA plant ID: 2641

Where it is

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County: Monroe County, New York
Coordinates: 43.1803, -77.6278
Balancing authority: NYIS
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Rochester Gas & Electric Corp
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric
Status: Out of service but expected to return to service in next calendar year

Every plant Rochester Gas & Electric Corp reports to EIA →

Rochester 5: FAQ

Where is Rochester 5?: In Monroe 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 Rochester 5?: 44 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Rochester 5?: EIA-860M names Rochester Gas & Electric Corp 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 Rochester 5 LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Rochester Gas & Electric Corp 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 "Rochester 5 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Rochester 5 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.