Overview
High Falls - Croghan NY is a 6 MW hydroelectric power plant in New York, USA, owned by Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP. It contributes to the region's renewable energy capacity.
High Falls - Croghan NY is a hydroelectric power plant located in New York, United States, with a capacity of 6 MW. Owned by Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP, the facility is operational and plays a role in the local energy grid. The plant operates as a hydroelectric facility, utilizing water flow to generate electricity. In the United States, hydroelectric plants are subject to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licensing and environmental regulations, including the Clean Water Act. The 6 MW capacity places it in the small-scale category for hydroelectric power. As a renewable energy source, the plant contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuel-based generation. Its location in New York supports the state's goals for increasing renewable energy penetration. The facility provides clean electricity to the local community without direct air emissions.
Environmental context
Hydroelectric power generation has a low carbon footprint but can affect local aquatic ecosystems. The plant's 6 MW capacity indicates a relatively small scale, which typically results in minimal environmental impact. In New York, hydroelectric facilities must comply with state and federal environmental regulations to mitigate such impacts.
Frequently asked questions
High Falls - Croghan NY is located in New York, United States, at coordinates 43.924700, -75.373100.
It is a hydroelectric power plant that generates electricity using water flow.
The plant has a capacity of 6 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-scale hydroelectric facility.
The 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 by the Clean Water Act for environmental compliance.