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.
We are proud to announce that LIHI has been recognized as 2018 Non-Profit of the Year by The Cleanie Awards
2017 Annual Report now availableLexington, MA (December 10, 2018): The Low Impact Hydropower Institute has received a complete application for Low Impact Re-certification of the Nisqually 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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Lexington, MA (December 10, 2018): The Low Impact Hydropower Institute has received a complete application for Low Impact Certification of the Pownal Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 6795, exempt). The Project is located on the Hoosic River in the in the town of Pownal, Bennington County, Vermont. LIHI is seeking public comment on this application. Specifically, we are…
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Lexington, MA (December 7, 2018): On December 5, 2018, the Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) preliminarily approved the Beaver River Hydroelectric Project for a new 5-year term of Low Impact Certification with the following conditions: Condition 1: Within 90 days after recertification, EBH will initiate consultation and attempt to schedule a meeting with the USFWS,…
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Lexington, MA (November 20, 2018): The Low Impact Hydropower Institute has received a complete application for Low Impact Certification of the Waterbury Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2090). The Project is located on the Little River Sucker Brook in the in the town of Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont. LIHI is seeking public comment on this application. Specifically, we…
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Lexington, MA (November 16, 2018): On November 16, 2018, the Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) preliminarily approved Low Impact Certification for the Essex 19 Hydroelectric Project, with the following two conditions: Condition 1: The facility Owner shall continue to work collaboratively with VDEC to determine any additional needs for ongoing monitoring and reporting of operations and…
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Lexington, MA (November 15, 2018): On November 15, 2018, the Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) preliminarily approved the Red Bridge Hydroelectric Project for a new 5-year term of Low Impact Certification. 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…
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