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Blenheim Gilboa

Blenheim Gilboa is a pumped storage hydroelectric facility located in North Blenheim, New York, with an operating capacity of 1165.1 megawatts. The plant is situated within the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NERC) region and operates under the jurisdiction of the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO). The facility is unregulated and is wholly owned and operated by the Power Authority of the State of New York. Utilizing water as its primary fuel source, Blenheim Gilboa plays a critical role in energy storage and management, contributing to the stability and reliability of the regional power grid.

Tech Type:

Pumped Storage

Plant Operator:

Power Authority of the State of New York

Regulatory Status:

Unregulated

Owner:

Power Authority of the State of New York

NERC Region Code:

Northeast Power Coordinating Council

Power Control Area:

New York Independent System Operator

Connected Utility:

Northeast Power Coordinating Council

Water Source:

Schoharie Creek

Operating Capacity (MW):

1165.1

Year First Unit in Service:

1973

Fuel Type:

Water

Co-fired/Fuel-switching Units?:

Energy Storage Duration (hours):

Energy Storage Capacity (MWh):

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