Overview
Allegheny No. 5 Hydro Station is a 9.2 MW hydroelectric power plant in Pennsylvania, USA, owned by All Dams Generation LLC. It generates renewable electricity from hydropower.
Allegheny No. 5 Hydro Station is a hydroelectric power plant located in Pennsylvania, United States, with an operational capacity of 9.2 MW. The facility is owned by All Dams Generation LLC 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 operational emissions. The plant operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including those overseen by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for hydropower licensing and environmental compliance. The plant provides clean energy to the local grid, supporting Pennsylvania's renewable energy goals. Its modest capacity makes it a small-scale contributor to the state's hydroelectric generation, which is part of a broader mix of energy sources in the region.
Environmental context
Hydroelectric power generation has a low carbon footprint compared to fossil fuel plants, but can affect local aquatic ecosystems through changes in water flow and fish passage. The Allegheny No. 5 Hydro Station operates in a region with diverse wildlife and waterways, requiring careful management to minimize ecological impacts. Its small capacity reduces the scale of potential environmental effects.
Frequently asked questions
Allegheny No. 5 Hydro Station is located in Pennsylvania, United States, at coordinates 40.682900 N, -79.665300 W.
The plant has a capacity of 9.2 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale hydroelectric facility.
The plant is owned by All Dams Generation LLC.
Hydroelectric plants in the U.S. are regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for licensing and environmental compliance, along with state-level water quality and wildlife protections.
Hydroelectric power produces low greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels, but requires careful management of water flows and fish passage to minimize ecological impacts.