Overview
Forestport is a 3.4 MW hydroelectric power plant in New York, USA, operated by Ampersand Mount Ida Hydro LLC. It generates renewable energy from hydropower.
Forestport is a hydroelectric power plant located in Forestport, New York, United States. With a capacity of 3.4 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the US hydropower sector, contributing to the region's renewable energy portfolio. The plant is owned and operated by Ampersand Mount Ida Hydro LLC and is currently operational. The plant utilizes hydropower as its primary fuel source, a clean and renewable energy technology. Hydroelectric plants like Forestport convert the kinetic energy of flowing water into electricity, typically using turbines. The facility's capacity of 3.4 MW places it in the small hydro category, common for run-of-river projects in the northeastern US. Forestport's operation supports local grid stability and provides renewable energy to the surrounding area. As a hydroelectric facility, it produces no direct CO2, SOx, or NOx emissions during operation, contributing to lower air pollution compared to fossil fuel plants. Its location in New York aligns with state renewable energy goals.
Environmental context
Hydroelectric power generation has a low carbon footprint but can affect local aquatic ecosystems through altered water flow and fish passage. Forestport's small capacity suggests minimal environmental impact. The plant's location in New York, a state with stringent environmental regulations, ensures compliance with water quality and ecological standards.
Frequently asked questions
Forestport is located in Forestport, New York, United States, at coordinates 43.4425 N, -75.2159 W.
Forestport has a capacity of 3.4 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small hydroelectric facility.
Forestport is owned and operated by Ampersand Mount Ida Hydro LLC.
US hydroelectric plants must comply with the Clean Water Act, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licensing requirements, which include environmental impact assessments and fish passage measures.
Hydroelectric power is renewable with low emissions, but can impact aquatic ecosystems through altered water flow, habitat fragmentation, and fish migration. Small-scale plants like Forestport typically have reduced environmental footprints.