Power Company Wants to Slow the Genesee River Flow Temporarily
Published Date: 9/2/2025
Notice
Summary
Rochester Gas and Electric wants a temporary break from a rule that controls how much water must flow in the Genesee River near their Station 5 hydroelectric project. This change could affect local water flow but aims to help the company manage operations better. People have until September 26, 2025, to share their thoughts or get involved before any decision is made.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Temporary pause of 50 cfs flow requirement
Rochester Gas and Electric requested a temporary variance from Article 402, which requires a continuous minimum flow of 50 cubic feet per second (cfs) or inflow to the Genesee River bypass reach. The company proposes to keep the trash sluice/fish bypass closed, keep generating units offline, and pass all flow over Station 5 Dam until December 1, 2025.
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