Falls from Grace? Valatie Hydro Seeks License Lifeline
Published Date: 12/18/2025
Notice
Summary
Valatie Falls Hydro Power, Inc. has applied to renew its license to keep running its hydroelectric project on Kinderhook Creek in New York. The government is asking for any extra study requests by January 27, 2026, to make sure the project stays safe and eco-friendly. This process affects local communities and agencies and sets a clear schedule for the project’s future, with no immediate cost changes announced.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Deadline to Request Environmental Studies
If you are a resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person who believes an additional scientific study is needed for the Valatie Falls Hydroelectric Project, you must file a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on January 27, 2026. Requests should be filed using FERC's eFiling system or sent to the mailing addresses listed in the notice and must be served on the applicant.
Project Flow and Fish Bypass Plan
Valatie Falls Hydro Power proposes to continue run-of-river operation with continuous minimum flows of 18 cubic feet per second (cfs) into the north channel and 8 cfs into the south channel, plus a seasonal fish bypass passing an additional 15 cfs from March 15 through May 15 and from September 1 through December 15. The project has an average annual generation of approximately 500,000 kilowatt-hours.
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