Overview
Kosterville is a 1 MW hydroelectric power plant in New York, USA, operated by Northbrook Lyons Falls LLC. The facility contributes to the region's renewable energy capacity.
Kosterville is a hydroelectric power plant located in New York, United States, with an operational capacity of 1 MW. The facility is owned by Northbrook Lyons Falls LLC and is currently operational, providing a small-scale renewable energy source to the local grid. As a hydroelectric plant, Kosterville utilizes the flow of water to generate electricity without direct fuel combustion, resulting in minimal air emissions. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for hydropower licensing and compliance with environmental standards such as the Clean Water Act. The 1 MW capacity places Kosterville in the small-scale category for hydroelectric facilities. Its operation supports regional renewable energy goals and contributes to the diversification of the power generation mix in New York State.
Environmental context
Hydroelectric power generation like Kosterville 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 facility's small scale and location in New York, a state with strong environmental regulations, likely mitigate significant ecological impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Kosterville is located in New York, United States, at coordinates 43.614200, -75.332700.
Kosterville has a capacity of 1 MW, making it a small-scale hydroelectric facility.
Kosterville is owned by Northbrook Lyons Falls LLC.
Hydroelectric plants in the USA are regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for licensing and by the Clean Water Act for environmental compliance.
Hydroelectric power has low air emissions but can affect aquatic ecosystems through altered water flow and fish passage. Small-scale plants like Kosterville typically have localized impacts.