Hydro Company Seeks Temp Waiver for River Project Near NH-VT
Published Date: 9/23/2026
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Summary
Great River Hydro, LLC wants a temporary change to their Fifteen Mile Hydroelectric Project on the Connecticut River near New Hampshire and Vermont. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is reviewing this request and asking the public and agencies to share their thoughts by October 19, 2026. This could affect local water use and energy production, so your voice matters!
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Temporary cut to minimum river flow to 600 cfs
Great River Hydro proposes to temporarily lower the minimum flow at the Comerford Development to 600 cubic feet per second (cfs). The reduction would replace the current minimum of 818 cfs (if before October 1) or 1,145 cfs (if on/after October 1) starting when the Moore reservoir falls two feet below its historic minimum operating level and forecasts are below required minimums, and would remain in effect through December 31, 2026; flows would be raised back to 1,145 cfs before December 31, 2026 if Moore reservoir elevation reaches 805 feet mean sea level.
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