Hanover Pond Hydro
Connecticut · Hydroelectric
Project details
First commercial Archimedes Screw Turbine installation in the United States. This facility is certified by the Low Impact Hydro Institute (LIHI).
New England Hydropower Company
Restoring North America's original renewable energy resource.
About the firm
New England Hydropower Company develops, permits, builds, operates, and manages low-impact small hydropower facilities at legacy dams, mills, canals, and other water systems in the United States. Utilizing environmentally sound technologies such as the Archimedes Screw Turbine, it delivers carbon-free renewable energy solutions while protecting local fish, wildlife, and historic river landscapes.
- Firm type
- Power & Utility Engineering
People
Michael KerrChief Executive Officer
Chris ConoverChief Marketing Officer
Roger HuttonCo-Founder and Director of Sales
Carol WassermanPrincipal, Environmental and Regulatory Affairs
Capabilities
Site Assessment & Feasibility
Service websiteEvaluating run-of-river systems to identify and model viable hydropower opportunities.
- Site Selection & Analysis
Analyzing river flow, head, river cycles, and appropriate equipment parameters to determine site viability.
- Financial Modeling
Developing site-specific financial analysis that balances regulatory, interconnection, and construction costs against energy yields.
Regulatory & Permitting
Service websiteNavigating environmental and governmental approvals for low-impact energy facilities.
- Agency Coordination & Outreach
Proactively coordinating with federal, state, and local agencies to satisfy waterway oversight standards.
- LIHI Certification Support
Managing the rigorous documentation and compliance needed to certify projects with the Low Impact Hydro Institute.
Engineering & Construction Oversight
Service websiteDirecting the design and installation of modern turbine systems at historic sites.
- Turbine Selection & Engineering
Tailoring Archimedes Screw Turbine or StreamDiver technologies to fit unique physical, social, and flow conditions.
- Construction & Interconnection Management
Supervising site construction, turbine deployment, grid interconnection, and final system commissioning.
Operations & Maintenance
Service websiteProviding complete operating services and safety compliance for small-scale hydro assets.
- Plant Operations & Regulatory Compliance
Managing active plant performance, environmental guidelines, and dam safety requirements.
- Maintenance & Emergency Action Plans
Providing preventative maintenance, emergent repairs, and emergency action plan execution.
Industries
Hydroelectric · Power Generation · Renewable Energy
Projects
Ashton Hydro, LLC
Rhode Island · Hydroelectric
Project details
A run-of-river small hydropower project located at the Ashton Dam on the Blackstone River.
Natick Pond Hydro
Rhode Island · Hydroelectric
Project details
A run-of-river small hydropower project developed at the Natick Pond Dam on the Pawtuxet River.
Chain Dam Hydroelectric Project
Pennsylvania · Hydroelectric
Project details
The first project developed by the practice in Pennsylvania, utilizing low-impact, run-of-river technology.