Overview
Boulder City Silver Lake Hydro is a 3.3 MW hydroelectric power plant in Boulder City, United States. It is owned by the City of Boulder and is currently operational.
Boulder City Silver Lake Hydro is a hydroelectric power plant located in Boulder City, United States. With a capacity of 3.3 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the hydroelectric sector. The plant is owned by the City of Boulder and is currently operational. Hydroelectric power plants like this one convert the energy of flowing water into electricity. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Clean Air Act and other environmental regulations. Small hydro plants typically use run-of-river or reservoir-based systems. The plant contributes to the local power grid by providing renewable energy. Its small capacity suggests it serves a niche role, possibly supporting local communities or industrial operations. The use of hydroelectric power helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lowers greenhouse gas emissions.
Environmental context
Hydroelectric power generation has a low carbon footprint compared to fossil fuel plants, but it can affect local aquatic ecosystems. The plant's small capacity and location in a mountainous area suggest minimal environmental impact. Small hydro plants often have limited effects on surrounding communities.
Frequently asked questions
Boulder City Silver Lake Hydro is located in Boulder City, United States, at coordinates 39.991300, -105.500000.
The plant has a capacity of 3.3 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale hydroelectric facility.
The plant is owned by the City of Boulder.
Hydroelectric plants in the U.S. are subject to the Clean Water Act, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licensing requirements.
Hydroelectric power produces low greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels, but can impact aquatic ecosystems. Small-scale plants like this one typically have minimal environmental footprint.