Hydro Firm Dumps Monitoring Plan Without a Splash
Published Date: 3/17/2026
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Summary
Blackstone Hydro Associates decided to stop their Operation Compliance Monitoring Plan for the Central Falls Hydroelectric Project, and the government said that’s totally fine. This change took effect on March 2, 2026, and now the whole process is officially over—no extra costs or delays for anyone. If you’re involved with this project, just know the monitoring plan is no longer in play.
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