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

December 5, 2025

Preliminary Decision – Certification of the Center Rutland Project, pending LIHI #206, VT

December 5, 2025: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) has preliminarily approved Low Impact Certification for the Center Rutland Hydroelectric Project, (pending LIHI #206) located on […]
December 1, 2025

2nd Comment Period Open – Draft Definition of Low Impact Pumped Storage Hydro

December 1, 2025: In response to first round comments on  the LIHI draft definition of Low Impact Pumped Storage Hydropower (LI-PSH), the definition has been revised […]
November 3, 2025

Final Decision – Certification of the Newbury Project, VT

October 31, 2025: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute has issued a final decision on the certification of the Newbury Hydroelectric Project. No appeals were received during […]

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