Rainbow Falls Hydro — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 2600
- Capacity
- 25 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Hydro
- Technology
- Conventional Hydroelectric
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- St Lawrence, NY
- Operating Since
- 1956
- Generators
- 1
- Operator
- Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP
- Parent Company
- —
- Annual Generation
- 108,684 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 49.5%
- Balancing Authority
- New York Independent System Operator
- ISO/RTO
- NYISO
- NERC Region
- NPCC
Rainbow Falls Hydro
OperatingHydro
Ranked #17 of 165 Hydro plants in NY#441 of 1454 nationally
25 MW Hydro operating in St Lawrence, NY — New York Independent System Operator
EIAWD
25 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1956
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
44.5180, -74.8224
County
St Lawrence, NY
Nearby Plants
- Five FallsHydro24 MW · 2.4 km
- South ColtonHydro21 MW · 4.8 km
- BlakeHydro15 MW · 5.6 km
Ownership & Operator
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Ownership Chain
No GEM tracker match for this plant — ownership chain unavailable.
About
Rainbow Falls Hydro is a 25 MW conventional hydroelectric power plant located in St. Lawrence County, New York. The plant began operating in 1956 and has a single generator. It is owned and operated by Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP. The primary fuel source for the plant is water (WAT).
In the most recent year of reported data, Rainbow Falls Hydro generated 108,684 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 49.5%. The plant operates within the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) balancing authority and the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) NERC region. Rainbow Falls Hydro is ranked as the 16th largest hydroelectric plant out of 165 in New York State, and 446th out of 1464 nationally.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
NPCC
Balancing Authority
New York Independent System Operator
Grid Voltage
115 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
Generation
8.5K MWh
Latest Month
108.7K MWh
Annual Generation
49.5%
Capacity Factor
Jan 2022 – Dec 2024
Financial Data
No financial data available for this plant.
Pricing & Market Data
HIGH confidencePoint of Interconnection
Nearest Substation
UPPER RAQUET___HYD
Substation Distance
< 10 km
Coord Source
NYISO direct
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
NYISO
LMP Node
24056
Pricing Hub
NYISO Zone E
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
News & Articles (7)Beta
Hazards·extreme heat
Summer's Heat Is Calling—what Outdoor Escapes Are Waiting For You In WNY And Southern Ontario
The last few weeks of super-hot summer weather have driven all sorts of people outside to explore everything that Western New York and...
106.5 WYRK·7 months ago
Industry·technology
9 US electric power sector issues to watch in 2025
From rising electricity prices and demand to emerging opportunities and challenges around nuclear energy, virtual power plants,...
Utility Dive·1 years ago
General
10 Things To Do Near Niagara Falls, New York In The Fall
From the Devil's Hole State Park and Whirlpool State Park to Schoellkopf Power Station and Three Sister Island, here are some of New York's best things to do...
TheTravel·2 years ago
General
7 Charming Lake Towns In Upstate New York
These lakeside towns with vibrant centers and deep history set in the surroundings of mesmerizing nature for year-round outdoor activities are the ultimate...
WorldAtlas·3 years ago
Last updated 2026-03-14
View all 7 articles