Dam Dreams Over: Hydropower Firm Surrenders Rhode Island Permit
Published Date: 5/5/2026
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Summary
New England Hydropower Company, LLC is giving up its early permit to build a hydroelectric project at Manville Dam in Rhode Island. This means no work will start, and the permit officially ends on May 29, 2026. After that, new companies can apply to develop the site, so the energy game is wide open again!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Preliminary Permit Terminated
New England Hydropower Company, LLC has asked to end its preliminary permit for the Manville Dam project. The permit was issued on May 23, 2025, would have expired May 1, 2029, and will remain in effect only until the close of business on May 29, 2026, after which no work under that permit will start.
Site Opens for New Applicants
After the permit surrender is effective (close of business May 29, 2026), new companies may apply to develop the Manville Dam hydroelectric site on the Blackstone River in Cumberland, Rhode Island. You cannot submit a new application for the site until the permit surrender is effective.
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