Overview
Feeder Dam Hydro Plant is a 5 MW hydroelectric facility operated by Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP in New York, United States. The plant contributes renewable energy to the regional grid.
Feeder Dam Hydro Plant is a hydroelectric power generation facility located in New York, United States. With a capacity of 5 MW, it is a small-scale hydro plant that harnesses water flow to produce electricity. The facility is owned by Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP and is currently operational. As a hydroelectric plant, Feeder Dam Hydro Plant operates without direct fuel combustion, resulting in minimal air emissions compared to fossil fuel plants. The facility is subject to federal and state regulations, including the Clean Water Act for water discharge and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licensing requirements for hydropower projects. The plant provides clean, renewable energy to the local grid, supporting New York's renewable energy goals. Its small capacity makes it suitable for distributed generation, contributing to grid stability and reducing reliance on fossil fuels in the region.
Environmental context
Hydroelectric plants like Feeder Dam Hydro Plant have a low carbon footprint but can affect local aquatic ecosystems through altered water flows and fish passage. The facility's location in New York places it within a region with strong environmental regulations, including the Clean Water Act and state-level water quality standards. The plant's small capacity minimizes its ecological footprint, but ongoing monitoring of downstream water quality and aquatic life is typical for such facilities.
Frequently asked questions
Feeder Dam Hydro Plant is located in New York, United States, at coordinates 43.289900, -73.665800.
Feeder Dam Hydro Plant has a capacity of 5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale hydroelectric facility.
Feeder Dam Hydro Plant is owned by Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP.
Hydroelectric plants in the US are regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for licensing, and must comply with the Clean Water Act for water quality and the Endangered Species Act for aquatic habitat protection.
Feeder Dam Hydro Plant generates electricity from water flow without combustion, providing clean, renewable energy to the grid and supporting New York's renewable energy targets.