Dam Dreams: New Hydro Project Gets Green Light for Study
Published Date: 2/3/2025
Notice
Summary
New England Hydropower Company wants to study building a small hydroelectric project at Manville Dam in Rhode Island. If approved, they get first dibs to apply for a full license but can’t start construction yet. People have 60 days to share their thoughts or compete for the project, which could generate clean energy and power about 3,952 homes a year.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Landowner Entry Protection
The preliminary permit only gives the applicant priority to file a license application; it does NOT authorize any land‑disturbing activities or entry onto lands or waters owned by others without the owners' express permission.
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FERC's Office of Public Participation can help members of the public—including landowners, environmental justice communities, and Tribal members—access information and navigate Commission processes; OPP can be contacted at (202) 502-6595 or [email protected].
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