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Morrisville Water & Light warns study delays on Green River Reservoir hinder hydro operations and investment
Summary
Morrisville Water & Light manager Scott Gaston told the committee that a multi-year relicensing and study process for Green River Reservoir has delayed permits and blocked investment; he urged faster resolution and voiced concern about rules that prevent modest drawdowns needed for hydro operation and flood management.
Scott Gaston, general manager of Morrisville Water & Light, told the Senate Natural Resources & Energy Committee that delays in a state study of Green River Reservoir (part of S.319 deliberations) are preventing the municipal utility from operating or investing in its hydroelectric assets. "The last thing in the world we want is to let go of a viable hydro asset because we've been regulated out of existence," Gaston said.
Gaston recounted the permit and relicensing history: relicensing began in 2009 and required studies began in 2016. He told the committee the state has since…
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