665th largest plant in New York · 9135th nationally
Mt Ida Hydroelectric is a hydroelectric power plant in New York with a nameplate capacity of 3.0 MW.
| Plant Name | Mt Ida Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Operator | Clear Energy Capital, Llc |
| City | Troy |
| County | Rensselaer County |
| State | New York |
| ZIP | 12180 |
| Coordinates | 42.72133, -73.68061 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3983 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 1.5 MW | Operating | 1992 |
| 3986 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 1.5 MW | Operating | 1992 |
| 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.