Overview
Allegheny Hydro No 8 is a 13.6 MW hydroelectric power plant in Pennsylvania, United States, operated by Allegheny Hydro LP. It generates renewable energy from hydropower.
Allegheny Hydro No 8 is a hydroelectric power plant located in Pennsylvania, United States, with an operational capacity of 13.6 MW. The facility is owned by Allegheny Hydro LP and is currently operational, contributing to the region's renewable energy portfolio. As a hydroelectric facility, it utilizes the flow of water to generate electricity without direct fuel combustion, resulting in low emissions of CO2, SOx, and NOx. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for hydropower licensing and environmental compliance. The technology typically involves turbines driven by water flow, and the scale is considered small to medium within the hydroelectric sector. The plant plays a role in the local grid by providing clean, renewable energy, supporting Pennsylvania's energy mix and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Its operation contributes to the region's environmental goals by generating electricity with minimal air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions.
Environmental context
The plant's hydroelectric nature means it has a low carbon footprint and minimal air emissions compared to fossil fuel plants. Its location in Pennsylvania, a state with diverse energy sources, supports the integration of renewable energy. The facility's operation does not involve fuel combustion, thus avoiding SOx, NOx, and CO2 emissions typical of thermal plants. However, hydroelectric projects can affect local aquatic ecosystems and water flow patterns, which are managed through FERC licensing conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Allegheny Hydro No 8 is located in Pennsylvania, United States, at coordinates 40.896600, -79.479000.
The facility has a capacity of 13.6 megawatts (MW), making it a small to medium-scale hydroelectric plant.
The plant is owned by Allegheny Hydro LP.
Hydroelectric plants in the US are regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) under the Federal Power Act, which governs licensing, safety, and environmental compliance.
Hydroelectric power generates electricity without burning fuel, resulting in zero direct emissions of CO2, SOx, and NOx, and contributes to renewable energy goals.