March 13, 2023: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) preliminarily approved Low Impact Certification for the South Berwick (pending LIHI #195) Hydroelectric Project. The project is located on the Salmon Falls River in New Hampshire and Maine. The full application and reviewer’s report are available 這裡.

This decision is preliminary pending the 30-day appeal window. Only those who commented on the initial applications during the 60-day comment period are eligible to file an appeal. Such appeal needs to include an explanation as to how the Projects do not meet the LIHI criteria. Appeal requests can be submitted by email to 評論@lowimpactHydro.org with “South Berwick Project” in the subject line, or by mail addressed to the Low Impact Hydropower Institute, 1167 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476. All requests will be posted to the website. The applicant will have an opportunity to respond and any response will also be posted. Requests must be received by 5 pm Eastern time on April 12, 2023.

If no appeal requests are received the certification terms will be December 8, 2022 through December 7, 2032.