Regional hydroelectric reclamation

Technical Report · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1976

OSTI ID:6163416

Vance, P R

Based on the favorable economic results of a previous 1975 study conducted in Wareham, Massachusetts, the MITRE Corporation proposed a program designed to encourage the development of small abandoned hydroelectric facilities. The thrust of the program is to demonstrate the technical and economic feasibility of renewed use of the power canals and private development of 'mini' hydroelectric sites. New England's hydroelectric potential is sufficiently large to make a major impact in reducing its present dependence on oil. The use of hydroelectric power would also be useful in alleviating some of the substantial environmental problems associated with fossil and nuclear generating plants, including the likelihood of significant economic advantages. Since the licensing, regulatory, and institutional constraints involved in the implementation of such a program could be severe, recommendations are offered for the need to establish a regional organization that would act as an advocate for hydroelectric power. The need for a research and development program addressing the technical and operational problems that must be resolved in order to encourage public and private utilities to develop New England's unused hydroelectric capacity is also discussed.

• Research Organization: Mitre Corp., Bedford, MA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6163416
• Report Number(s): PB-284530
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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