FERC Eyes Taking Over Connecticut's Old Hydroelectric Dam
Published Date: 9/29/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is checking if it should regulate the Tunnel Hydroelectric Project on the Quinebaug River in Connecticut. This could affect the project’s licensing and operations, so the public is invited to share their thoughts by a set deadline. If the project is found under federal control, it might need a license, which could mean new rules and costs.
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FERC May Require Project License
FERC is reexamining whether the Tunnel Hydroelectric Project on the Quinebaug River is under federal jurisdiction. If the project is found to be under federal control, it might need a federal license under section 23(b)(1) of the Federal Power Act, which the notice says could mean new rules and costs for the project owner.
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