Wells NY Hydro Gets One-Year Extension to Keep Power Flowing
Published Date: 8/19/2025
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Summary
The Town of Wells, New York, gets the green light to keep running the Lake Algonquin Hydroelectric Project for another year starting August 1, 2025, while waiting for a new license. This means no interruptions in power and no extra costs for now. If a new license isn’t ready by July 31, 2026, the current permission automatically renews until the Commission decides otherwise.
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Town of Wells Gets One-Year License
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued an annual license to the Town of Wells, New York, for the Lake Algonquin Hydroelectric Project effective August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026, or until a new license is issued or other disposition occurs. This formally authorizes the Town of Wells to continue operating the project during that period.
Continued Power Service and Automatic Renewal
Operation of the Lake Algonquin Hydroelectric Project will continue without interruption starting August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026, and if a new license is not issued by July 31, 2026 the annual license automatically renews until the Commission acts. The document’s summary states this means no interruptions in power and no extra costs for now.
Operate Under Prior License If Section 15 Not Applicable
If the project is not subject to section 15 of the Federal Power Act, the Town of Wells is authorized to continue operation of the Lake Algonquin Hydroelectric Project under the terms and conditions of the prior license until a subsequent license is issued or other disposition occurs.
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