16 MW Hydro operating in Lewis, NY — New York Independent System Operator
16 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1925
Operating Since
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Soft Maple hydroelectric plant is located in Lewis County, New York. It has a total capacity of 16 MW and is operated by Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP. The plant began operating in 1925 and consists of two generators utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology. Soft Maple's primary fuel source is water (WAT).
In the most recent year of reported data, the plant generated 38,381 MWh, achieving a capacity factor of 27.3%. Soft Maple operates within the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) balancing authority and the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) NERC region. Among hydroelectric plants in New York, Soft Maple ranks 28th out of 165, and nationally it ranks 536th out of 1464.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
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
4.2K MWh
Latest Month
38.4K MWh
Annual Generation
27.3%
Capacity Factor
No financial data available for this plant.
Point of Interconnection
Nearest Substation
BEAVER RIVER___HYD
Substation Distance
< 10 km
Coord Source
NYISO direct
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
NYISO
LMP Node
24048
Pricing Hub
NYISO Zone E
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
Last updated 2026-03-26
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