Overview
Copenhagen Plant is a 3.3 MW hydroelectric power facility in New York, USA, operated by CHI Energy Inc. It contributes renewable energy to the local grid.
Copenhagen Plant is a hydroelectric power plant located in New York, United States, with an operational capacity of 3.3 MW. Owned by CHI Energy Inc, the facility is currently operational and generates electricity from hydropower. As a small-scale hydroelectric plant, it operates under the regulatory framework of the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for hydropower licensing and environmental compliance. The plant's technology likely involves a run-of-river or small impoundment system typical of facilities in the northeastern US. The plant provides clean, renewable energy to the local community, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Its small capacity indicates a localized role in the grid, supporting regional energy diversity and sustainability goals.
Environmental context
The plant's hydroelectric generation produces no direct CO2, SOx, or NOx emissions, offering a low-carbon energy source. Its location in upstate New York, a region with abundant water resources, supports consistent operation. The facility's small scale minimizes ecological disruption, though local aquatic habitats may be affected by water flow changes.
Frequently asked questions
Copenhagen Plant is located in New York, United States, at coordinates 43.899700, -75.660300.
Copenhagen Plant is a hydroelectric power plant that generates electricity using water flow.
Copenhagen Plant is owned by CHI Energy Inc.
Copenhagen Plant has a capacity of 3.3 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale hydroelectric facility.
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.