Overview
Kinneytown New Old is a 2.3 MW hydroelectric power plant in the United States, owned by Kinneytown Hydro Co Inc. It generates renewable energy from hydropower.
Kinneytown New Old is a hydroelectric power plant located in the United States, with coordinates 41.3686° N, -73.0856° W. The facility has a generating capacity of 2.3 megawatts and is owned by Kinneytown Hydro Co Inc. It is currently operational, contributing to the local energy grid. As a hydroelectric facility, Kinneytown New Old uses the flow of water to generate electricity without direct fuel combustion, resulting in low emissions of CO2, SOx, and NOx. The plant operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including the Clean Water Act and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licensing requirements for hydropower projects. The plant's small scale (2.3 MW) places it in the small hydro category, typically serving local communities or feeding into the regional grid. Its renewable nature supports grid decarbonization and provides clean energy to the surrounding area.
Environmental context
Hydroelectric power generation has a low carbon footprint compared to fossil fuel plants, but can affect local aquatic ecosystems through changes in water flow and fish passage. The Kinneytown New Old plant's small capacity minimizes its environmental impact. Its location in the United States subjects it to environmental regulations under the Clean Water Act and state-level water quality standards.
Frequently asked questions
Kinneytown New Old is located in the United States at coordinates 41.3686° N, -73.0856° W.
Kinneytown New Old has a generating capacity of 2.3 megawatts.
Kinneytown New Old is owned by Kinneytown Hydro Co Inc.
Hydroelectric plants in the United States are regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for licensing and by the Clean Water Act for water quality and environmental impacts.
Yes, hydroelectric power is a renewable energy source that uses the flow of water to generate electricity without depleting fuel resources.