River Power Permit Tweak: FERC Dams Up Public Input Time
Published Date: 3/31/2025
Notice
Summary
Great River Hydro wants to make some changes to their Vernon Hydroelectric Project in Vermont that don’t affect how much power it produces. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted their request and is asking the public and agencies to share their thoughts by April 24, 2025. This is about keeping the project safe and smooth, with no new costs or power changes expected.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
29.5 Acres Removed From Project Boundary
Great River Hydro asked to remove 29.5 acres from the Vernon Hydroelectric Project boundary in Windham County, Vermont. The application (filed November 8, 2024) says the change does not alter project operations or power production, and the Commission accepted the filing and is taking public input through April 24, 2025.
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