Overview
Flambeau Hydroelectric Station is a 22 MW hydroelectric power plant in Wisconsin, USA, operated by Dairyland Power Cooperative. It generates renewable electricity from water flow.
Flambeau Hydroelectric Station is a 22 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Wisconsin, United States. Owned and operated by Dairyland Power Cooperative, the facility is currently operational and contributes to the region's renewable energy portfolio. As a hydroelectric plant, it harnesses the energy of flowing water to generate electricity without direct fuel combustion. The plant's capacity of 22 MW places it in the small-to-medium scale range for hydroelectric facilities in the United States. Hydroelectric power is a well-established technology that provides baseload and peaking power, depending on water availability. The facility operates under federal and state regulations, including those from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for hydropower licensing and environmental compliance. Flambeau Hydroelectric Station supports the local grid by providing clean, renewable energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Its operation by Dairyland Power Cooperative, a generation and transmission cooperative, underscores its role in serving member utilities and communities in the Upper Midwest. The plant's environmental footprint is minimal compared to thermal power plants, as it produces no direct air emissions.
Environmental context
As a hydroelectric facility, Flambeau Hydroelectric Station has a low carbon footprint and no direct emissions of CO2, SOx, or NOx. However, hydroelectric projects can affect local aquatic ecosystems and water flow regimes. The plant's location in Wisconsin, a state with abundant water resources, supports its operation. Hydroelectric plants generally have limited local air quality impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Flambeau Hydroelectric Station is located in Wisconsin, United States, at coordinates 45.491800 N, -91.047200 W.
Flambeau Hydroelectric Station has a capacity of 22 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale hydroelectric facility.
Flambeau Hydroelectric Station is owned by Dairyland Power Cooperative, a generation and transmission cooperative serving the Upper Midwest.
Hydroelectric plants in the US are regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for licensing and by state environmental agencies for water quality and aquatic habitat protection.
Hydroelectric power produces no direct air emissions, has low operating costs, and provides renewable energy. However, it can affect river ecosystems and fish migration.