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New York power
Generates renewable electricity from the Salmon (North) River, supporting New York communities and producing enough electricity for about 750 homes for a year.*
Air quality & health in Franklin County
Franklin County has a population of 46,502. Across five conditions the American Lung Association tracks — childhood asthma, adult asthma, COPD, lung cancer, and cardiovascular disease — it reports a combined 9,800 cases in the county.
No ozone or particle pollution grades are available for this county in the most recent report. The figures above describe how many residents live with conditions sensitive to air quality — not measured pollution levels.
Long-term exposure to air pollution has been linked to certain health conditions, particularly for children and older adults. Where electricity comes from affects how much combustion pollution is produced on the grid.
These figures describe the county as a whole and are not specific to this facility. Sources: American Lung Association – State of the Air (New York); U.S. EPA Air Quality Index.
The story behind this New York renewable energy facility
New York has 142 hydropower plants in this category, and the Macomb plant in Malone ranks #115 of 142 by 2024 electricity produced. It sits on the Salmon (North) River and has run since 1940, using flowing water to turn a single generator.
In 2024 it produced 7.5 gigawatt-hours (a gigawatt-hour is a large unit for measuring electricity), which is about 750 homes’ worth of power. Its capacity is 1.0 MW (a megawatt, the most electricity it can make at one moment), and it is owned by Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP. The plant is conventional hydroelectric, meaning it generates power directly from river water, a carbon-free source.
Environmental impact
Produces electricity without burning fuel, which avoids roughly 2,900 metric tons of carbon dioxide a year compared with producing the same electricity from the national mix of power sources — about the same as not burning about 3,000,000 pounds of coal.*
Nearby places worth exploring
Malone sits in the north of Franklin County, close to the Titus Mountain ski area. Farther south, Saranac Lake anchors the lake country of the northern Adirondacks, a popular area for paddling, hiking, and quiet time by the water.
Local school district
Malone Central School District
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* Homes-powered and emissions comparisons are annual estimates based on national averages from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. “Homes powered” describes a quantity of electricity, not direct service to specific households. How we calculate this.
