Commonwealth Hydropower

Commonwealth Hydropower

The Commonwealth Hydropower Program seeks to increase the output of the Commonwealth’s hydropower assets by providing grants for ecologically-appropriate projects that can be implemented quickly and efficiently.  

Target projects include:

• Upgrades to existing, FERC-licensed or non-jursidictional facilities that will result in greater generation
• Development of new facilities that take advantage of the water flowing in man-made conduits, such as water distribution systems
• Upgrade or development of facilities on FERC-licensed canals

Eligibility is generally limited to projects that can demonstrate a high likelihood of qualifying for the Massachusetts Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard.

Solicitations

The Commonwealth Hydropower Round 4 Solicitation is now closed. Round 5 is expected to be opened later this year. Please sign up below for emails to be notified when it is posted. Round Four Solicitation documents are posted below for reference only.

Click Here for Round 4 Solicitation Documents (For Reference Only).

Useful Links

• US Department of Energy Funding Opportunities
• Renewable Energy Certificates and the New England Generation Information System.
• MA Renewable Portfolio Standard Summary and Regulations
• Low Impact Hydropower Institute
• Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Small/Low-Impact Hydropower Program
• FERC January 2012 Webinar on Licenses and Exemptions (slides only - no audio)
• MassCEC FAQ on Municipal Lighting Plant Communities 

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