E J West — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 6527
- Capacity
- 22 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Hydro
- Technology
- Conventional Hydroelectric
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Saratoga, NY
- Operating Since
- 1930
- Generators
- 2
- Operator
- Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP
- Parent Company
- —
- Annual Generation
- 75,367 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 39.1%
- Balancing Authority
- New York Independent System Operator
- ISO/RTO
- NYISO
- NERC Region
- NPCC
E J West
OperatingHydro
Ranked #19 of 165 Hydro plants in NY#463 of 1454 nationally
22 MW Hydro operating in Saratoga, NY — New York Independent System Operator
EIAWD
22 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1930
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
43.3189, -73.9208
County
Saratoga, NY
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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
The E J West hydroelectric plant is located in Saratoga County, New York. The plant has a total capacity of 22 MW across two generators and is operated by Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP. It began operating in 1930, utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology and water (WAT) as its primary fuel source. The plant operates within the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) balancing authority and the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) NERC region.
In the most recent year of reported data, E J West generated 75,367 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 39.1%. The plant ranks 19th out of 165 power plants in New York state and 469th out of 1464 plants nationally. Recent news coverage of the plant includes 8 articles related to industry topics and 2 articles related to regulatory matters.
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
5.7K MWh
Latest Month
75.4K MWh
Annual Generation
39.1%
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 HUDSON___HYD
Substation Distance
< 10 km
Coord Source
NYISO direct
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
NYISO
LMP Node
24058
Pricing Hub
NYISO Zone F
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
News & Articles (10)Beta
Industry·corporate
In search for nuclear plant host community, NYPA says water, land, support are vital
Upstate New York communities are being invited to suggest potential sites for a new nuclear power facility.
NYPA (other)
Buffalo News·4 months ago
Industry·corporate
The Environmental Justice Movement
EJ is an important part of the struggle to maintain a healthful environment, especially for communities forced to live closest to sources of...
NRDC·7 months ago
Industry·corporate
The E-J Group Expands Data Center, Chip Plant, and West Coast Presence by Welcoming EC Electric to the Organization
NEW YORK, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating 126-years of service, The E-J Group continues to expand to meet their client's needs by...
The E-J Group (other)EC Electric (other)
PR Newswire·1 years ago
Industry·corporate
Pollution burdens nearly half of New York and communities of color most harmed – report
Publication by mayor's office of environmental justice is first comprehensive survey of environmental inequalities.
The Guardian·1 years ago
Last updated 2026-03-14
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