640th largest plant in New York · 8898th nationally
Forestport is a hydroelectric power plant in New York with a nameplate capacity of 3.4 MW.
| Plant Name | Forestport |
|---|---|
| Operator | Clear Energy Capital, Llc |
| City | Forestport |
| County | Oneida County |
| State | New York |
| ZIP | 13421 |
| Coordinates | 43.44247, -75.21595 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 3.4 MW | Operating | 1987 |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | New York Independent System Operator |
Hydroelectric plants spin turbines using falling or flowing water — typically from a dam-impounded reservoir. They are dispatchable, long-lived, and emission-free at the point of generation, though large reservoirs can disrupt rivers and ecosystems and methane can be released from flooded vegetation.