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Hydroelectric Power Generation
NAICS 221111 · United States · 2022 edition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating hydroelectric power generation facilities. These facilities use water power to drive a turbine and produce electric energy. The electric energy produced in these establishments is provided to electric power transmission systems or to electric power distribution systems.
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Hydroelectric facilities harness the energy of flowing or falling water to drive turbines connected to generators, producing electricity that is fed into transmission or distribution systems. Operations typically include continuous monitoring of water intake structures, penstocks, turbines, generators, transformers, and dam infrastructure, often in remote or environmentally sensitive locations. Staffing may be minimal due to automation, but the physical plant and civil structures represent substantial values.
Questions to investigate
- What is the installed generating capacity in megawatts, and what are the current replacement values for the turbines, generators, and civil structures?
- What is the age and condition of the dam structure, and is the facility subject to state or federal dam safety inspection programs?
- Are there power purchase agreements or other contractual arrangements that create financial penalties for generation shortfalls?
- What is the regulatory and environmental compliance history of the facility, particularly regarding water quality and discharge permits?
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