Where is Upper Mechanicville?

In Saratoga 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 Upper Mechanicville?

16 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Upper Mechanicville?

EIA-860M names New York State Elec & Gas 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 Upper Mechanicville LLC?

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

Is Upper Mechanicville 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.

Upper Mechanicville

Upper Mechanicville is a 16 MW hydroelectric power plant in Saratoga County, New York, operated by New York State Elec & Gas Corp. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside NYISO. Its units entered service in 1983.

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: 16.4 MW; 18.4 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1983
EIA plant ID: 625

Where it is

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County: Saratoga County, New York
Coordinates: 42.9126, -73.6805
Balancing authority: NYIS
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: New York State Elec & Gas Corp
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric
Status: Out of service but expected to return to service in next calendar year (1) · Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year (1)

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Upper Mechanicville: FAQ

Where is Upper Mechanicville?: In Saratoga 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 Upper Mechanicville?: 16 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Upper Mechanicville?: EIA-860M names New York State Elec & Gas 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 Upper Mechanicville LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — New York State Elec & Gas 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 "Upper Mechanicville LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Upper Mechanicville 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.