Overview
Boulder City Lakewood Hydro is a 3.5 MW hydroelectric power plant in Boulder City, United States. It is owned by the City of Boulder and is currently operational.
Boulder City Lakewood Hydro is a hydroelectric power plant located in Boulder City, United States. With a capacity of 3.5 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the hydroelectric sector. The plant is owned by the City of Boulder and is currently operational, contributing to local renewable energy generation. The plant operates as a hydroelectric facility, utilizing water flow to generate electricity. In the United States, hydroelectric plants are subject to federal regulations including the Federal Power Act and oversight by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Small-scale hydro plants like this one often benefit from streamlined licensing processes and may qualify as renewable energy sources under state renewable portfolio standards. As a small hydroelectric facility, Boulder City Lakewood Hydro provides clean, renewable electricity to the local grid. Its operation supports Boulder City's energy sustainability goals and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. The plant's modest capacity makes it suitable for local distribution, contributing to community energy resilience.
Environmental context
Hydroelectric power generation has a low carbon footprint compared to fossil fuel plants, but can affect local aquatic ecosystems. The 3.5 MW capacity suggests a small-scale run-of-river or low-impact facility, which typically minimizes environmental disruption.
Frequently asked questions
Boulder City Lakewood Hydro is located in Boulder City, United States, at coordinates 40.011100, -105.334700.
The plant has a capacity of 3.5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale hydroelectric facility.
The plant is owned by the City of Boulder.
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 produces low greenhouse gas emissions and provides renewable energy. Small-scale facilities like this one often have minimal environmental impact compared to large dams.