LIHI Certificate #155 – Hydraulic Race Project, New York
| 項目名稱 | Hydraulic Race |
| 理海證書編號 |
155 |
| LIHI Certification Term |
April 15, 2019 – April 14, 2034 |
| 擁有者 | Erie Boulevard Hydropower, LP，布魯克菲爾德再生能源集團的子公司 |
| 狀態 | 紐約 |
| 地點 | New York State Barge 運河 (Erie Canal) between Lock 34 and 35 |
| 裝置容量 | 4.867 MW (3.4 MW maximum capability due to hydraulic limitations of conduit) |
| 平均年發電量 | 10,800 MWh |
| 設施類型 | Conduit |
| 聯邦能源監管委員會 不。 | P-2424 exempt 1990 |
The Hydraulic Race Project is located on the New York State (Erie) Barge Canal System in the Town of Lockport, NY in Niagara County. The Project was constructed in 1942 and is exempt from FERC licensing as a qualifying conduit project. The Erie Canal is an artificial waterway built in 1825 to connect the Hudson River to Lake Erie. The project is located about 30 miles from Lake Erie.
As a conduit facility, the project draws water from the Erie Canal at Lock No. 35 and discharges it below Lock No. 34. Water is conveyed to the project via a 650-foot-long rock tunnel that splits into a 運河 regulator and a 壓力水管. The canal regulator carries water for navigation in the canal. A 410-foot-long concrete-lined tunnel connects to the 100-foot-long steel penstock which provides water to the 發電站 for generation. The powerhouse contains one vertical Kaplan unit with an installed capacity of 4.867 MW, but flow limitations constrain output to 3.4 MW. Generation is limited to the navigation season which is from approximately May 1 to December 1 each year. During the non-navigation season, the canal is dewatered.
Water is supplied to this portion of the Erie Canal from Tonawanda Creek, Ellicott Creek, and the Niagara River. The New York State Canal Corporation (NYSCC) is responsible for the operation of Lock Nos. 34 and 35 and for maintaining operating water levels in the downstream section of the canal. Control of water releases and the resulting generation from the project is achieved by the Erie Canal Lock Operator adjusting the discharge of water from the canal. Flows typically range from 600 to 800 cfs. Base flows for the hydro project were not recommended by USFWS.
Waters within the project reach are designated Class C. These waters are managed for fishing, fish propagation, and primary/二次接觸娛樂. Though the Erie Canal is not listed as impaired, the Niagara River is listed for dioxin, PCB, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, and pesticide impairment. As a conduit facility, the project has no impact on water quality of the surrounding waters.
The Erie Canal is a man-made canal with barge lock activities and annual drawdowns. No migratory species are present but a warmwater fishery exists in the project vicinity. Species include largemouth bass, brown bullhead, and northern pike. Lock operations are likely to facilitate upstream and downstream passage during the navigation season. Trashracks with 5-inch clear spacing mitigate 撞擊. No year-round natural habitat exists in the project area or canal though some species are opportunistically present. Flows in the canal exceed those provided to the project thus making it unlikely that fish enter the project tunnel or penstock.
Due to the man-made nature of the canal, as well as the small project footprint, no lands of significant ecological value exist in the project area. Additionally, the project tailrace includes a concrete wall that is not subject to erosion concerns.
Threatened or endangered species potentially present in the project vicinity include the Northern long-eared bat, pink heelsplitter, and fragile papershell. No critical habitats are present in the project area and it is very unlikely the Northern long-eared bat is present within the project’s small, urban location. The two freshwater mussel species have been documented upstream of the project but there is no natural aquatic habitat for these species in the canal.
The Erie Canal itself is designated as a National Historical Landmark and the New York State Barge Canal system is listed on the 國家歷史遺跡名錄. There are no cultural or historic resources associated with the project which is not considered part of the historic canal system. However, the project complies with its corporate ‘Compendium of Compatible Operation and Maintenance Activities Pursuant to a Cultural Resources Management Plan.’ Any operations or activities not listed in the Compendium are submitted to the New York Historic Preservation Office for review.
There are no recreational resources associated with the project due to New York State law prohibiting recreation in the canals for purposes of public safety. There are recreational opportunities available nearby including boat sightseeing and guided cycling/walking tours along the canal.
合規狀態
目前證書中沒有針對設施的具體條件
2024: No material changes or compliance issues were identified. he project remains in compliance based on the annual review.
2023: No material changes or compliance issues were identified. he project remains in compliance based on the annual review.
2022: No material changes or compliance issues were identified. he project remains in compliance based on the annual review.
2021: 沒有報告變更或合規問題。根據年度審查，該項目仍符合規定。
2020: 沒有報告變更或合規問題。根據年度審查，該項目仍符合規定。
2019: 目前證書的年度報告尚未生效。
認證歷史
2022 年 1 月 1 日： 根據 2022 年 1 月 1 日發布的 LIHI 第二版認證手冊第 2.05 版，LIHI 證書期限已延長。
August 8, 2019: The decision to certify the Hydraulic Race Hydroelectric Project is final. No appeals were received during the appeal period which closed on July 19, 2019. The new certification term for the Project is from April 15, 2019 through April 14, 2029.
June 19, 2019: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute has preliminarily approved Low Impact Certification for the Hydraulic Race Hydroelectric Project.
該決定是初步決定，需等待 30 天的上訴期。只有在 60 天的評論期內對初始申請發表評論的人才有資格提出上訴。此類上訴需要包括有關該項目為何不符合 LIHI 標準的解釋。申訴請求可以透過電子郵件發送至 評論@lowimpactHydro.org with “Hydraulic Race Hydroelectric Project” in the subject line, or by mail addressed to the Low Impact Hydropower Institute, 329 Massachusetts Ave, Suite 6, Lexington, MA 02420. All requests will be posted to the website. The applicant will have an opportunity to respond and any response will also be posted. Requests must be received by 5 pm Eastern time on July 19, 2019. The full application and reviewers report are available below.
If no appeal requests are received and the decision becomes final, the Certification term for the Project (pending LIHI #155) will be April 15, 2019 for a term of ten (10) years, which will expire on April 14, 2029.
April 17, 2019: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute has received a complete application for Low Impact Certification of the Hydraulic Race Hydroelectric Project. LIHI is seeking public comment on this application. Specifically, we are interested in knowing whether you think the Project meets the LIHI Low Impact Certification Criteria, as revised in the 2nd Edition Handbook. Please review the program and criteria in LIHI’s revised 手冊 and then review the Project’s application materials below.
Comments that are directly tied to specific LIHI criteria (flows, water quality, 魚道等等）將非常有幫助，但所有評論都會被考慮。意見可以透過電子郵件提交給研究所 評論@lowimpactHydro.org with “Hydraulic Race Project Comments” in the subject line, or by mail addressed to the Low Impact Hydropower Institute, 329 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 6, Lexington, MA 02420. Comments must be received on or before 5 pm Eastern time on June 16, 2019 予以考慮。所有評論都將發佈到網站上，申請人將有機會回應。任何回應也將被發布。
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