Vermont Village Reaches Hydro Project Settlement Agreement
Published Date: 2/24/2026
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Summary
The Village of Morrisville, Vermont, has reached a new settlement agreement for its hydroelectric project on local rivers. This deal affects the community by setting updated rules and plans for the project’s operation, with public comments open until March 23, 2026. No big money changes are mentioned, but the agreement aims to keep things running smoothly and safely for everyone.
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Settlement filed for Morrisville hydro relicensing
The Village of Morrisville filed a Settlement Agreement on February 13, 2026 for the Morrisville Hydroelectric Project (Project No. 2629-014) on the Green River, Elmore Pond Brook, and Lamoille River in Lamoille County, Vermont. The agreement, signed on behalf of the Village and several state and conservation groups, aims to resolve relicensing issues related to compliance with the State of Vermont's August 9, 2016 water quality certification and whitewater flow releases, and requests that any new FERC license contain conditions consistent with the Settlement Agreement.
Public comment period and filing instructions
The Commission is soliciting public comments on the Settlement Agreement: comments are due March 23, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and reply comments are due April 6, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The notice encourages electronic filing via FERC Online and explains how to access the Settlement Agreement in the Commission's eLibrary and how to register for notifications.
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