Forestport
Business Segment:
Hydroelectric
Location:
On an existing canal system along the Black River, near the Town
of Boonville, which is located about 30 km north of Utica, New York
Installed Capacity:
3,300 kilowatts
|
 |
| Forestport Hydroelectric Generating Facility is
rated at 3,300 kilowatts and is located on an existing canal system
along the Black River, near the Town of Boonville, which is located
about 30 km north of Utica, New York. The canal system is owned
and maintained by the New York State Thruway Authority/Canal Corporation
and is used mainly by recreational canoers. The facility generates
electricity from flows from both the Black River and Alder Creek.
The head at this site is 18 metres. The powerhouse is located adjacent
to the canal and water is diverted to it by a steel penstock. The
powerhouse includes a conventional, horizontal "S" type
Kaplan turbine generator set manufactured by Sulzer Hydro. After
passing through the turbine, water is discharged into the Black
River.
The power purchase agreement with Niagara Mohawk is for a term
of 20 years from commencement of commercial operations which occurred
on January 1, 1988. From this date until December 31, 2000, the
specified settlement rates set out in the agreement will be paid
to the Fund. From the period January 1, 2001 through the remainder
of the term ending on December 31, 2007, the Fund will be paid a
rate equal to 100% of Niagara Mohawks Avoided Costs.
Back to Hydroelectric Facilities
List
|
