Overview
New York State Dam Hydro is an 11.4 MW hydroelectric power plant in New York, USA, operated by Boralex Hydro Operations Inc. It generates renewable electricity from hydropower.
New York State Dam Hydro is a hydroelectric power plant located in New York, United States, with a capacity of 11.4 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Boralex Hydro Operations Inc and is currently operational. As a hydroelectric plant, it contributes to the region's renewable energy portfolio. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for hydropower licensing and compliance. Hydroelectric plants in New York typically utilize run-of-river or storage technologies, and this facility's capacity places it in the small-scale category. The plant's technology involves converting the kinetic energy of flowing water into electricity, with minimal direct emissions. Environmentally, hydroelectric power generation has a low carbon footprint but can affect local aquatic ecosystems. The plant's location on a dam in New York may influence river flow and fish migration. Its renewable output supports grid stability and reduces reliance on fossil fuels in the region.
Environmental context
Hydroelectric power generation has a low carbon footprint but can affect local aquatic ecosystems. The plant's location on a dam in New York may influence river flow and fish migration. Its renewable output supports grid stability and reduces reliance on fossil fuels in the region.
Frequently asked questions
New York State Dam Hydro is located in New York, United States, at coordinates 42.7818 N, -73.6961 W.
The plant has a capacity of 11.4 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale hydroelectric facility.
The plant is owned and operated by Boralex Hydro Operations Inc.
Hydroelectric plants in the USA are regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) under the Federal Power Act, which governs licensing, safety, and environmental compliance.
Hydroelectric power is a renewable energy source with low greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to reduced reliance on fossil fuels and supporting grid stability.