Low head hydroelectric power in New England: the Black River project
Journal Article
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· Sol. Law Rep.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5277320
The town of Springfield, Vermont, decided to revive its hydropower resource in 1975. Its plan called for the renovation of existing small dams and construction of others. Four years later, it is in the midst of creating a municipal utility, acquiring by condemnation utility company lines in the town, and doing further studies for its FERC license application. After spending $1.5 million, Springfield is still years away from generating its own power. This case study illustrates the problems facing a city trying to use water power to generate electricity. Pending changes in FERC licensing procedures will alleviate some of the problems Springfield has encountered, but others remain.
- OSTI ID:
- 5277320
- Journal Information:
- Sol. Law Rep.; (United States), Journal Name: Sol. Law Rep.; (United States) Vol. 1:3; ISSN SLRED
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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LEGAL ASPECTS
LICENSING
LOW-HEAD HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
NORTH AMERICA
NORTH ATLANTIC REGION
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US FERC
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VERMONT
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Industrial
& Business Aspects
ECONOMICS
FINANCING
HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
LEGAL ASPECTS
LICENSING
LOW-HEAD HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
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PLANNING
POWER GENERATION
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US DOE
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