FERC Probes Old Dam: Does This Hydro Project Need a License Refresh?
Published Date: 1/9/2026
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Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is checking if the Rainbow Dam Hydroelectric Project on the Farmington River needs a license. This affects the Farmington River Power Company and anyone interested in the river’s use and power generation. People have until a set deadline to share their thoughts, and this could lead to new rules or costs for the project.
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FERC May Require License for Rainbow Dam
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is investigating whether the unlicensed Rainbow Dam Hydroelectric Project on the Farmington River in Hartford County, Connecticut must be licensed. This inquiry (docket UL26-1-000) follows a November 3, 2025 request from Save the Sound and could lead to new licensing requirements or costs for the Farmington River Power Company and others interested in the river’s use and power generation.
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