Legal obstacles and incentives to the development of small scale hydroelectric power in Connecticut
The legal and institutional obstacles to the development of small-scale hydroelectric power in Connecticut are discussed. The Federal government also exercises extensive regulatory authority in the area and this dual system is examined from the standpoint of the appropriate legal doctrine, the law of pre-emption, application of the law to the case of hydroelectric development, and an inquiry into the practical use of the doctrine by the FERC. Connecticut follows the riparian theory of water law. Under this theory of the water law, private rights in rivers and streams are confined to the use of flowing water. A riparian proprietor does not own the water that flows by his estate. Licensing, permitting, and review procedures are discussed followed by discussion on public utilities regulation and indirect considerations.
- Research Organization:
- Energy Law Inst., Concord, NH (USA). Franklin Pierce Law Center
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AS02-78RA04934
- OSTI ID:
- 5167742
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/RA/04934-23
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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LICENSING
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FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
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NORTH AMERICA
NORTH ATLANTIC REGION
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