Warm Springs Creek, Whatcom County, WA Photo by Rich Bowers

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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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Presentations and trainings   3/21/2024

Hydropower’s Role in the Energy Market

Reservoir Emissions › Sample pleadings › Tools and Guides   12/8/2022

Sample Study Request for Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Spier Falls P-2482

 Active license Conventional Hydro

FERC project name: Hudson River

This project consists of two developments- the Spier Falls development and the Sherman Island development.

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