💧 Hydroelectric Power Plants in New Jersey
New Jersey operates 3 hydroelectric power plants totaling 468 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 11.6k MWh.
Hydroelectric plants spin turbines using falling or flowing water — typically from a dam-impounded reservoir. They are dispatchable, long-lived, and emission-free at the point of generation, though large reservoirs can disrupt rivers and ecosystems and methane can be released from flooded vegetation.
Plants3operating
Capacity467 MWnameplate
Generation11.6k MWhannual
All New Jersey hydroelectric plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yards Creek Energy | Blairstown | Warren County | 453 MW | Yards Creek Energy |
| Great Falls Hydro Project | Paterson | Passaic County | 12 MW | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, Llc |
| Passaic Valley Water Commission | Totowa | Passaic County | 2 MW | Passaic Valley Water Comm |