Low Impact Hydropower Institute

The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to: 1) set criteria for characterizing hydropower facilities that are low impact; 2) conduct a program to certify that hydropower facilities meet these criteria; and 3) make information about the impacts of hydropower available to the public.

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

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September 16, 2021

Published by Maryalice Fischer on September 16, 2021

Preliminary Decision – Recertification of Black Bear Lake Project, LIHI #22 AK

September 16, 2021: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) has preliminarily approved the Black Bear Lake Project for a 5-year term of Low Impact Certification. This […]

September 7, 2021

Published by Maryalice Fischer on September 7, 2021

Final Decision – Certification of the North Twin Project, LIHI #183

September 7, 2021: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute has issued a final decision on the certification of the North Twin Project located on the West Branch […]

September 7, 2021

Published by Maryalice Fischer on September 7, 2021

Final Decision – Recertification of the Otter Creek Project, LIHI #128

September 7, 2021: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute has issued a final decision on the recertification of the Otter Creek Project located on Otter Creek in […]

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