Low Impact Hydropower Institute

Our Vision: We envision a world where hydropower puts people and the environment first.

Our Mission: We recognize and support hydropower that prioritizes environmental, recreational, historical, and cultural resource protection.

We do this by defining and certifying Low Impact Hydropower using rigorous science-based criteria and public input; providing education and outreach; and structuring our organization to integrate and evolve with community, conservation, and hydropower interests.
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Program Announcements

July 17, 2025

Talcville Project – Complete Application Received

July 17, 2025: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute has received a complete application from Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP for Low Impact Certification of the Talcville Hydroelectric […]
July 10, 2025

Newbury Project, VT – Complete Application Received

July 10, 2025: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute has received a complete application for Low Impact Certification of the Newbury Hydroelectric Project.  LIHI is seeking public […]
July 1, 2025

Preliminary Decision – Certification of the Skelton Project, pending LIHI #203, ME

July 1, 2025: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) has preliminarily approved Low Impact Certification for the Skelton Hydroelectric Project, FERC# P-2527 (pending LIHI #203). The […]

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