Overview
Goodyear Lake Plant is a 1.4 MW hydroelectric facility in New York, USA, operated by CHI Energy Inc. It generates renewable power from water flow.
Goodyear Lake Plant is a hydroelectric power plant located in New York, United States, with an operational capacity of 1.4 MW. The facility is owned by CHI Energy Inc and is currently operational, contributing to the region's renewable energy portfolio. As a small-scale hydroelectric plant, it operates under the regulatory framework of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for hydropower licensing. The plant uses run-of-river or impoundment technology typical of small hydro projects, with minimal emissions compared to fossil fuel plants. The facility provides clean energy to the local grid, supporting New York's renewable energy goals. Its small capacity makes it suitable for local or community-scale power supply, reducing reliance on larger, more carbon-intensive sources.
Environmental context
Hydroelectric plants like Goodyear Lake have low direct emissions but can affect local aquatic ecosystems through water flow alteration. The facility's small capacity (1.4 MW) suggests minimal environmental footprint. Located in upstate New York, it operates in a region with diverse water resources and environmental regulations under the Clean Water Act.
Frequently asked questions
Goodyear Lake Plant is located in New York, United States, at coordinates 42.5025, -74.9836.
Goodyear Lake Plant has a capacity of 1.4 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale hydroelectric facility.
Goodyear Lake Plant is owned by CHI Energy Inc, a company involved in renewable energy generation.
Hydroelectric plants in the USA are regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for licensing and by the Clean Water Act for environmental impacts.
Goodyear Lake Plant generates electricity from hydro power, a renewable source, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support New York's clean energy targets.