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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.

Remembering Mike Sale

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Applications for the 2019 Julie A. Keil Women in Hydro Scholarship are being accepted now through March 15, 2019

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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

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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Final Decision – Recertification of the Silver Lake Hydroelectric Project, LIHI #91, Sucker Brook, VT.

By Maryalice Fischer on February 12th, 2019

Lexington MA (February 12, 2019): The decision to recertify the Silver Lake Hydroelectric Project is final. No appeals were received during the appeal period which closed on February 10, 2019. The new certification term for the Project is from February 6, 2017 through February 5, 2022.

Final Decision – Certification of the Brooklyn Dam Hydroelectric Project, LIHI #147, Upper Ammonoosuc River, NH

By Maryalice Fischer on February 12th, 2019

Lexington MA (February 12, 2019): The decision to certify the Brooklyn Dam Hydroelectric Project is final. No appeals were received during the appeal period which closed on February 10, 2019. The certification term for the Project is from June 4, 2018 through June 3, 2023.

Preliminary Decision – LIHI Certification of the Pownal Hydroelectric Project, Little River, Pownal, VT

By Maryalice Fischer on February 12th, 2019

Lexington, MA (February 12, 2019): On February 12, 2019, the Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) preliminarily approved Low Impact Certification for the Pownal Hydroelectric Project. This decision is preliminary pending the 30-day appeal window. Only those who commented on the initial application during the 60-day comment period are eligible to file an appeal. Such appeal…
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Preliminary Decision – LIHI Recertification of the Kingsley Dam Hydroelectric Project, Platte River, NE

By Maryalice Fischer on February 8th, 2019

Lexington, MA (February 8, 2019): On February 7, 2019, the Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) preliminarily approved Low Impact Certification for the Kingsley Dam Hydroelectric Project, LIHI Certificate #37 for a new 8-year term with the following condition: Condition 1: Since the final actions pertaining to the erosion concerns at Lake McConaughy are not yet…
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Preliminary Decision – LIHI Certification of the Waterbury Hydroelectric Project, Little River, Waterbury, VT

By Maryalice Fischer on February 6th, 2019

Lexington, MA (February 6, 2019): On February 5, 2019, the Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) preliminarily approved Low Impact Certification for the Waterbury Hydroelectric Project, with the following conditions: Condition 1: Upon completion of the current water year under Stage II operations (Oct. 1, 2018 – Sep. 30, 2019), the facility Owner shall provide a…
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Low Impact Hydropower Institute

Remembering Mike Sale

~~~

Applications for the 2019 Julie A. Keil Women in Hydro Scholarship are being accepted now through March 15, 2019

~~~

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

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What's New at LIHI

Eastman Falls Project – Complete Application Received

Final Decision – Recertification of the Silver Lake Hydroelectric Project, LIHI #91, Sucker Brook, VT.

Final Decision – Certification of the Brooklyn Dam Hydroelectric Project, LIHI #147, Upper Ammonoosuc River, NH

Preliminary Decision – LIHI Certification of the Pownal Hydroelectric Project, Little River, Pownal, VT

Preliminary Decision – LIHI Recertification of the Kingsley Dam Hydroelectric Project, Platte River, NE

Preliminary Decision – LIHI Certification of the Waterbury Hydroelectric Project, Little River, Waterbury, VT

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