Overview
Bonny Eagle is a 7.2 MW hydroelectric power plant in Maine, United States, operated by Brookfield White Pine Hydro LLC. It contributes to the region's renewable energy capacity.
Bonny Eagle is a hydroelectric power plant located in Maine, United States, with a capacity of 7.2 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Brookfield White Pine Hydro LLC and is currently operational. As a small-scale hydroelectric plant, it plays a role in the local renewable energy mix. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Clean Water Act and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licensing for hydropower projects. Hydroelectric plants like Bonny Eagle typically use run-of-river or impoundment technology to generate electricity from flowing water, with minimal fuel-related emissions. The facility provides clean electricity to the grid, supporting Maine's renewable energy goals. Its location in a rural area reduces potential environmental impacts on populated regions, and its small capacity means a relatively low ecological footprint compared to larger fossil fuel plants.
Environmental context
Hydroelectric power generation has a low carbon footprint but can affect local aquatic ecosystems through altered water flow and fish passage. The plant's operation in Maine, a state with abundant water resources, aligns with regional renewable energy targets.
Frequently asked questions
Bonny Eagle is located in Maine, United States, at coordinates 43.6877 N, -70.6116 W.
Bonny Eagle has a capacity of 7.2 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale hydroelectric facility.
Bonny Eagle is owned and operated by Brookfield White Pine Hydro LLC.
Hydroelectric plants in the U.S. are regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for licensing and by the Clean Water Act for water quality and environmental impacts.
As a hydroelectric plant, Bonny Eagle generates electricity from flowing water without direct fuel combustion, providing clean, renewable energy to the grid and supporting Maine's renewable energy goals.