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Low Impact Hydropower Institute

The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to reducing the impacts of hydropower generation through the certification of hydropower projects that have committed to environmental, cultural and recreational stewardship pursuant to the Low Impact Hydropower Institute’s criteria.

LIHI’s Certification Program encourages a range of benefits associated with healthy rivers and enables Low Impact projects to access renewable energy markets.

Meet LIHI at these upcoming events:

Waterpower Week, Washington, DC, April 1 – 3

Hydrovision, Portland, OR, July 23 – 25

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We are proud to announce that LIHI has been recognized as 2018 Non-Profit of the Year by The Cleanie Awards

What's New at LIHI

Final Decision – Certification of the Pownal Hydroelectric Project, LIHI #149, Hoosic River, VT

By Maryalice Fischer on March 18th, 2019

Lexington MA (March 18, 2019): The decision to certify the Pownal Hydroelectric Project is final. No appeals were received during the appeal period which closed on March 15, 2019. The certification term for the Project is December 7, 2018 through December 6, 2028.

Rumford Falls Project – LIHI #38 – Complete Application Received

By Maryalice Fischer on March 13th, 2019

Lexington, MA (March 13, 2019): The Low Impact Hydropower Institute has received a complete application for Low Impact Recertification of the Rumford Falls 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…
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Preliminary Decision – LIHI Recertification of the Weybridge Hydroelectric Project, Otter Creek, VT

By Maryalice Fischer on March 13th, 2019

Lexington, MA (March 12, 2019): On March 11, 2019, the Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) preliminarily approved Low Impact Certification for the Weybridge Hydroelectric Project, LIHI Certificate #98 for a new 5-year term. This decision is preliminary pending the 30-day appeal window. Only those who commented on the initial application during the 60-day comment period…
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Final Decision – Certification of the Waterbury Hydroelectric Project, LIHI #148, Little River, VT

By Maryalice Fischer on March 11th, 2019

Lexington MA (March 11, 2019): The decision to certify the Waterbury Hydroelectric Project is final. No appeals were received during the appeal period which closed on March 8, 2019. The certification term for the Project is from November 16, 2018 through November 15, 2023 with an opportunity to extend the term to November 15, 2026.

Milford Project – LIHI #113 – Complete Application Received

By Maryalice Fischer on March 7th, 2019

Lexington, MA (March 7, 2019): The Low Impact Hydropower Institute has received a complete application for Low Impact Recertification of the Milford 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…
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Eastman Falls Project – Complete Application Received

By Maryalice Fischer on February 19th, 2019

Lexington, MA (February 19, 2019): The Low Impact Hydropower Institute has received a complete application for Low Impact Certification of the Eastman Falls Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2457). The Project is located on the Pemigewasset River in the town of Franklin, Merrimack and Belknap counties, New Hampshire. LIHI is seeking public comment on this application. Specifically, we…
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