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Case Studies › Decommissioning and removal › Hydro Guides   10/10/2023

Practitioner’s Guide to Hydropower Dam Removal

This is a comprehensive guide for dam owners and practitioners on removing hydropower dams regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Removing dams is a common practice and a good option for dam owners or licensees who determine that the expense of ownership is too great relative to the benefits provided by their dams.

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Decommissioning and removal › Presentations and trainings   12/14/2023

Removing FERC-regulated hydropower dams: data and decision-making

Decommissioning and removal › Reports   2/1/2023

The Economic Benefits of Removing the Potter Valley Project Dams

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Schaghticoke P-2616

 Active license Conventional Hydro

FERC project name: Hoosic

The project is located on the Hoosic River in Rensselaer and Washington Counties, New York.

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