RSS Feed http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/feed.rss.html en Low Impact Hydropower Institute 2006 120 December 15, 2011 - LIHI Certifies Franklin Falls Project in New Hampshire. http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/december-15-2011-lihi-certifies-franklin-falls-project-in-new-hampshire.html Portland, Maine (December 15, 2011) - LIHI is pleased to announce that at their December 15, 2011 meeting the Institute’s Governing Board determined that the Franklin Falls Hydroelectric Project meets the LIHI Certification Criteria.

]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 07:24:04 -0600 http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/december-15-2011-lihi-certifies-franklin-falls-project-in-new-hampshire.html Fred Ayer December 5, 2011 - LIHI Receives Low Impact Certification Application for the Open Square Project on the Holyoke Canals http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/december-5-2011-lihi-receives-low-impact-certification.html The following description of the Open Square project has been provided to LIHI by the applicant.  LIHI is reproducing it below without any representation as to its accuracy or completeness. 

LIHI Receives Low Impact Certificati

]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:35:04 -0600 http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/december-5-2011-lihi-receives-low-impact-certification.html Fred Ayer November 18, 2011---LIHI Certifies Black Bear Lake Hydroelectric Project, on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/november-18-2011-lihi-certifies-black-bear-lake-hydroelectric-project-on-prince-of-wales-island-alaska1.html LIHI has determined that the Black Bear Lake Project, FERC No. 10440, meets the Low Impact Hydropower Certification Criteria.  An original Low Impact certificate will be forwarded to you once the Governing Board Chair and Secretary have executed it.

]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:09:15 -0600 http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/november-18-2011-lihi-certifies-black-bear-lake-hydroelectric-project-on-prince-of-wales-island-alaska1.html Fred Ayer November 17, 2011---LIHI Certifies --- Newfound Hydroelectric Project (FERC No.3107), Bristol, New Hampshire NH http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/november-17-2011-lihi-certifies-newfound-hydroelectric-project-ferc-no.3107-bristol-new-hampshire-nh.html At their November 17, 2011 meeting the Institute’s Governing Board determined that the Newfound Hydroelectric Project met the LIHI Certification Criteria.

]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 06:59:07 -0600 http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/november-17-2011-lihi-certifies-newfound-hydroelectric-project-ferc-no.3107-bristol-new-hampshire-nh.html Fred Ayer October 27, 2011 - LIHI Certifies Arrowrock Dam Project on the Boise River in Idaho http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/october-27-2011-lihi-certifies-arrowrock-dam-project-on-the-boise-river-in-idaho.html Portland Maine - (October 31, 2011) - At their  October 27, 2011 meeting the Institute’s Governing Board determined that the Arrowrock Hydroelectric Project met the LIHI Certification Criteria.

]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2011 06:14:37 -0500 http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/october-27-2011-lihi-certifies-arrowrock-dam-project-on-the-boise-river-in-idaho.html Fred Ayer October 27, 2011 - LIHI Certifies North American Energy Alliance, LLC ("NAEA")'s Gardner Falls Project on the Deerfield River, Massachusetts http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/lihi-certifies-aeaes-gardner-falls-project-on-the-deerfield-river-massachusetts/ Portland, Maine (October 31,2011) -  At their October 27, 2011 meeting the Institute’s Governing Board determined that the Gardner Falls Hydroelectric Project met the LIHI Certification Criteria.   In reaching its decision to certify the Gardner Falls Hydroelectric Project, the LIHI&rsquo

]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:45:18 -0500 http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/lihi-certifies-aeaes-gardner-falls-project-on-the-deerfield-river-massachusetts/ Fred Ayer October 27, 2011 --- LiIHI certifies Benton Falls Associates' Benton Falls Project in Maine http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/october-22-2010-liihi-certifies-benton-falls-associates-benton-falls-project-in-maines-cutler-project-on-the-bear-river-in-utah-at-lihis-annual-meeting.html Portland, Maine (October 31, 2011) -  At their October 27, 2011 meeting the Institute’s Governing Board determined that the Benton Falls Hydroelectric Project met the LIHI Certification Criteria.

]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:20:01 -0500 http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/october-22-2010-liihi-certifies-benton-falls-associates-benton-falls-project-in-maines-cutler-project-on-the-bear-river-in-utah-at-lihis-annual-meeting.html Fred Ayer October 27, 2011- LIHI Certfiies Slack Dam Hydroelectric Project (FERC No.10689), Black River, VT http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/lihi-certificate-78-slack-dam-hydroelectric-project-ferc-no.10689-black-river-vt.html Portland, Maine (October 27, 2011) – At their October 27, 2011 meeting the Low Impact Hydropoer Institute’s Governing Board determined that the Slack Dam Hydroelectric Project meets the LIHI Certification Criteria.

]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:01:33 -0500 http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/lihi-certificate-78-slack-dam-hydroelectric-project-ferc-no.10689-black-river-vt.html Fred Ayer October 27, 2011 LIHI Board certifies the Winooski Hydroelectric Company's Winooski No. 8 Project (FERC No. 9611) http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/october-27-2011-lihi-board-certifies-the-winooski-hydroelectric-companys-winooski-no.-8-project-ferc-no.-96112.html Portland, Maine - October 27, 2011 - at their October 27, 2011 meeting the Institute’s Governing Board determined that the Winooski No.8 Hydroelectric Project meets the LIHI Certification Criteria. In reaching its decision to certify the Winooski Hydroelectric Project, the LIHI’s Governi

]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 05:36:29 -0500 http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/october-27-2011-lihi-board-certifies-the-winooski-hydroelectric-companys-winooski-no.-8-project-ferc-no.-96112.html Fred Ayer September 22, 2011 - LIHI Certifies West Dudley Hydroelectric Project on the Quinebaug, River in Massachusetts http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/september-22-2011-lihi-certifies-west-dudley-hydroelectric-project-on-the-quinebaug-river-in-massachusetts/ At their September 22, 2011 meeting the Institute’s Governing Board determined that the West Dudley Hydroelectric Project meets the LIHI Certification Criteria.

]]> Sat, 01 Oct 2011 08:57:20 -0500 http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/september-22-2011-lihi-certifies-west-dudley-hydroelectric-project-on-the-quinebaug-river-in-massachusetts/ Fred Ayer September 22, 2011 - LIHI Certifies Henry M. Jackson Hydroelectric Project on the Sultan, River in Washington http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/september-22-2011-lihi-certifies-henry-m.-jackson-hydroelectric-project-on-the-sultan-river-in-washington.html Portland, Maine (September 22, 2011) – The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) at their September 22, 2011 meeting the Institute’s Governing Board determined that the Henry M.

]]> Sat, 01 Oct 2011 08:05:07 -0500 http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/september-22-2011-lihi-certifies-henry-m.-jackson-hydroelectric-project-on-the-sultan-river-in-washington.html Fred Ayer August 15, 2011 - LIHI extends comment period for the West Dudley Project http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/august-15-2011-lihi-extends-comment-period-for-the-west-dudley-project.html ***(Portland, Maine) - August 15, 2011*** LIHI announced today that they  received information that the email posting for the West Dudley Project had an error that caused the letter  from Ken Burkiewicz of the Dudley- Trail and Greenway Network (recieved by LIHI on May 23, 2011) not to ope

]]> Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:58:51 -0500 http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/august-15-2011-lihi-extends-comment-period-for-the-west-dudley-project.html Fred Ayer July 28, 2011 - LIHI Certifies Mechanicsville Hydroelectric Project in Thompson, Connecticut at their July Meeting http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/untitled-resource4.html Mechanicsville Hydro, French River at Thompson Connecticut (FERC No. 9611)

Portland, Maine (July 28, 2011)–At their July 28, 2011 meeting the Institute’s Governing Board determined that the Mechanicsville Hydroelectric Project meets the LIHI Certification Criteria.

]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:54:04 -0500 http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/untitled-resource4.html Fred Ayer July 6, 2011 - LIHI describes how their new Intake Review will improve Low Impact Certification Application processing. http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/open-letter-to-all-potential-lihi-applicants-describing-how-lihis-new-intake-review-will-be-incorporated-into-our-our-existing-low-impact-certification-application.html Portland, Maine (July 6, 2011) - If you are interested in the Low Impact Hydropower Institute’s (LIHI) certification program and the possibility of your hydropower facility being certified as low impact.  This letter is intended to (1) provide you with an overview of the steps in the application

]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:03:52 -0500 http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/open-letter-to-all-potential-lihi-applicants-describing-how-lihis-new-intake-review-will-be-incorporated-into-our-our-existing-low-impact-certification-application.html Fred Ayer May 28, 2011 – The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) certifies Central Oregon Irrigation District’s Siphon Power Hydroelectric Project on a diversion from the Deschutes River near Bend, Oregon. http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/may-28-2011-the-low-impact-hydropower-institute-lihi-certifies-central-oregon-irrigation-districts-siphon-power-hydroelectric-project-on-a-diversion-from-the-deschutes-river-near-bend-oregon.html Portland, Maine (May 26, 2011) – The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) certifies the Central Oregon Irrigation District’s ("COID") Siphon Power Hydroelectric Project.

Established in 1918, the COID is a Municipal Corporation of the State of Oregon.

]]> Sun, 29 May 2011 07:39:59 -0500 http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/may-28-2011-the-low-impact-hydropower-institute-lihi-certifies-central-oregon-irrigation-districts-siphon-power-hydroelectric-project-on-a-diversion-from-the-deschutes-river-near-bend-oregon.html Fred Ayer May 28, 2011 – The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) certifies Kennebec Water District’s Automatic Hydroelectric Project on Messalonskee Stream, Maine. http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/automatic-hydroelectric-project-oakland-waterville-me.html Portland, Maine (May 26, 2011) – The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) certifies the Kennebec Water District’s Automatic Hydroelectric Project (“Project”).

]]> Sun, 29 May 2011 07:22:31 -0500 http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/automatic-hydroelectric-project-oakland-waterville-me.html Fred Ayer May 16, 2011 – The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) announced today that Realty Corporation, has submitted an application for certification of the Giles Pond Hydroelectric Project in Franklin, New Hampshire http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/may-16-2011-the-low-impact-hydropower-institute-lihi-announced-today-that-realty-corporation-has-submitted-an-application-for-certification-of-the-giles-pond-hydroelectric-project-in-franklin-new-hampshire.html Portland, Maine (May 16, 2011) – The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) announced today that Hydroelectric Realty Corporation (“Applicant”) has submitted an application for certification of the Giles Pond Hydroelectric Project (“Project”).

]]> Sat, 14 May 2011 08:35:39 -0500 http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/may-16-2011-the-low-impact-hydropower-institute-lihi-announced-today-that-realty-corporation-has-submitted-an-application-for-certification-of-the-giles-pond-hydroelectric-project-in-franklin-new-hampshire.html Fred Ayer May 16, 2011 – The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) announced today that Newfound Hydroelectric Company, a New Hampshire limited partnership has submitted an application for certification of the Newfound Hydroelectric Project http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/newfound-hydroelectric-project-newfound-new-hampshire.html Portland, Maine (May 16, 2011) – The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) announced today that Newfound Hydroelectric Company, a New Hampshire limited partnership, (“Applicant”) has submitted an application for certification of the Newfound Hydroelectric Project (“Project”).

]]> Sat, 14 May 2011 08:21:40 -0500 http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/newfound-hydroelectric-project-newfound-new-hampshire.html Fred Ayer May 12, 2011 - Stagecoach Project will not file for Re-Certification http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/may-12-2011-stagecoach-project-will-not-file-for-re-certification.html PORTLAND, ME – (May 12, 2011) – The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) announced today that the Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District has decided not to seek renewal of their  Stagecoach Project LIHI Low Impact Certification.

]]> Fri, 13 May 2011 08:26:57 -0500 http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/may-12-2011-stagecoach-project-will-not-file-for-re-certification.html Fred Ayer April 30, 2011 - Martinsville Hydroelectric Corporation submits Application for low Impact Certification for their Martinsville Hydroelectric Project, Lull Brook, Hartland, Vermont http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/april-30-2011-martinsville-hydroelectric-corporation-submits-application-for-low-impact-certification-for-their-martinsville-hydroelectric-project-lull-brook-harland-vermont.html Portland, Maine (April 30, 2011) – The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) announced today that Martinsville Hydro Corp has submitted an Application for LIHI Certification for the Martinsville Hydroelectric Project  (“Project”). 

Since 1985, Martinsville Hydro ha

]]> Sun, 01 May 2011 07:15:36 -0500 http://www.lowimpacthydro.org/april-30-2011-martinsville-hydroelectric-corporation-submits-application-for-low-impact-certification-for-their-martinsville-hydroelectric-project-lull-brook-harland-vermont.html Fred Ayer