Unlicensed NY Hydro Project Finally Files for Legitimacy
Published Date: 5/2/2025
Notice
Summary
Central Hudson Gas & Electric wants to study and possibly get a license for the Dashville Hydroelectric Project in New York, which currently runs without a license. This notice invites the public to comment, join the process, or compete for the license within 60 days. If approved, this could impact local energy production and involve careful planning before any changes happen.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Project capacity and annual generation disclosed
The Dashville Project is described as having a total installed capacity of 5,400 kilowatts and a reported annual generation of 16,000 megawatt-hours. The project also includes a 358-foot concrete gravity dam, a 300-acre impoundment, and a powerhouse with two turbine-generator units.
Public invited to comment and intervene
The public, landowners, Tribal members, and community groups can file comments, motions to intervene, or competing license applications regarding the Dashville Hydroelectric Project. You must file these documents within 60 days from the issuance of this notice, and the Commission provides electronic filing options and staff assistance.
Preliminary permit gives filing priority but limits actions
If a preliminary permit is issued, it only gives the permit holder priority to file a license application during the permit term; it does not allow the permit holder to do land-disturbing activities or enter lands or waters owned by others without the owners' express permission.
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