Maine Hydro Project Renewal Kicks Off Smoothly
Published Date: 12/9/2025
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Kezar Falls Hydro, LLC is gearing up to renew its license for the Kezar Falls Hydropower Project on the Ossipee River in Maine. They’ve started the official process, including talks with wildlife and historic groups, and got approval to use the traditional licensing path. This means local communities and the environment will be part of the conversation before any changes happen, with key steps happening through 2026.
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