Case study analysis of the legal and institutional obstacles and incentives to the development of the hydroelectric power of the Boardman River at Traverse City, Michigan

Technical Report · Thu May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5167693· OSTI ID:5167693

An analytic description of one decision-making process concerning whether or not to develop the hydroelectric potential of the Boardman River is presented. The focus of the analysis is on the factor that the developers considered, or should consider in making a responsible commitment to small-scale hydroelectric development. Development of the Boardman River would occur at the five dam sites. Two existing dams, owned by the county, previously generated hydroelectricity, as did a third before being washed out. One dam has never been utilized. It is owned by the city which also owns the washed-out area. The study concludes that hydroelectric power is feasible at each. Grand Traverse County and Traverse City would engage in a joint venture in developing the resource. Chapter I presents a detailed description of the developers, the river resource, and the contemplated development. Chapter II is an analysis of the factors affecting the decision making process. Chapter III summarizes the impact of the more significant barriers and incentives and presents recommendations that, if implemented, will favorably affect decisions to develop small-scale hydroelectric generation capability.

• Research Organization: Energy Law Inst., Concord, NH (USA). Franklin Pierce Law Center
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: AS02-78RA04934
• OSTI ID: 5167693
• Report Number(s): DOE/RA/04934-33
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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