| Christine Falls Hydroelectric Generating Facility
is located on the Sacandaga River approximately 8 kilometres east
of the Town of Specular, which is located within the Adirondack
Mountain State Park, in upper New York State. The facility is rated
at 850 kilowatts and consists of two horizontal shaft, Francis turbine/generators.
The site was previously developed by Niagara Mohawk and was rehabilitated
in 1988. Water from the Sacandaga River is diverted to the plant
at an existing concrete dam through a small intake structure and
steel penstock. The total head at the site is 15 metres. It is a
run-of-the-river facility. Power is delivered to the utility grid
at Highway 30.
The power purchase agreement with Niagara Mohawk is for a term
of 40 years from the commencement of commercial operations and ends
January 2038. The facility commenced commercial operations in January,
1998. For years 1 through 15, the specified settlement rates set
out in the agreement will be paid to the Fund. For years 16 through
18, the Fund will be paid a rate equal to 100% of Niagara Mohawk's
Avoided costs. For years 19 through 30, the Fund will be paid a
rate equal to 90% of Niagara Mohawk's Avoided costs. For the remainder
of the term, the Fund will be paid a rate equal to 80% of Niagara
Mohawk's Avoided costs.
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