Overview
Mile 28 Water Power Project is a 1.4 MW hydroelectric plant in Idaho, USA, operated by Wood Hydro LLC. It contributes to renewable energy generation in the region.
Mile 28 Water Power Project is a hydroelectric power plant located in Idaho, United States, with an operational status and a capacity of 1.4 MW. The facility is owned by Wood Hydro LLC and represents a small-scale renewable energy asset in the region. As a hydroelectric facility, it operates without direct fuel combustion, resulting in minimal air emissions compared to fossil fuel plants. The plant's small capacity suggests it may serve local grid needs or provide power to a specific industrial or community user. Hydroelectric power plants like Mile 28 Water Power Project play a role in diversifying the energy mix and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The facility's location in Idaho, a state with significant hydropower resources, aligns with regional renewable energy goals.
Environmental context
The plant's hydroelectric nature means it produces no direct CO2, SOx, or NOx emissions during operation. However, small-scale hydropower can affect local aquatic ecosystems through changes in water flow and fish passage. The facility's location in Idaho, a state with abundant water resources, supports its operation without significant water scarcity concerns.
Frequently asked questions
Mile 28 Water Power Project is located in Idaho, United States, at coordinates 42.7401 N, -114.1612 W.
The facility has a capacity of 1.4 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-scale hydroelectric plant.
The plant is owned by Wood Hydro LLC, a company involved in hydroelectric power generation.
Hydroelectric plants in the US must comply with the Clean Water Act, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licensing requirements, which address water quality, fish passage, and ecosystem impacts.
Hydroelectric power produces no direct air emissions but can alter aquatic habitats, affect fish migration, and change water flow patterns. Small-scale projects like Mile 28 typically have localized impacts.