515th largest plant in New York · 8089th nationally
Ashokan is a hydroelectric power plant in New York with a nameplate capacity of 4.6 MW. It generates roughly 11.0k MWh per year — enough to power about 1,047 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 27% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Ashokan |
|---|---|
| Operator | New York Power Authority |
| City | Kingston |
| County | Ulster County |
| State | New York |
| ZIP | 12401 |
| Coordinates | 41.94900, -74.20630 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 2.3 MW | Operating | 1982 |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 2.3 MW | Operating | 1982 |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | New York Independent System Operator |
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.