Legal obstacles and incentives to the development of small scale hydroelectric power in Connecticut

The legal and institutional obstacles to the development of small-scale hydroelectric power in Connecticut are discussed. The Federal government also exercises extensive regulatory authority in the area and this dual system is examined from the standpoint of the appropriate legal doctrine, the law o...

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Main Author: None
Language:unknown
Published: 2014
Subjects:
13 HYDRO ENERGY
29 ENERGY PLANNING
POLICY AND ECONOMY
CONNECTICUT
LOW-HEAD HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
LEGAL ASPECTS
LICENSING
REGULATIONS
ENERGY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS
WATER RIGHTS
HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
NORTH AMERICA
NORTH ATLANTIC REGION
POWER PLANTS
USA
Low Head
North Atlantic
Online Access:http://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/5167742
https://www.osti.gov/biblio/5167742
https://doi.org/10.2172/5167742
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Summary:The legal and institutional obstacles to the development of small-scale hydroelectric power in Connecticut are discussed. The Federal government also exercises extensive regulatory authority in the area and this dual system is examined from the standpoint of the appropriate legal doctrine, the law of pre-emption, application of the law to the case of hydroelectric development, and an inquiry into the practical use of the doctrine by the FERC. Connecticut follows the riparian theory of water law. Under this theory of the water law, private rights in rivers and streams are confined to the use of flowing water. A riparian proprietor does not own the water that flows by his estate. Licensing, permitting, and review procedures are discussed followed by discussion on public utilities regulation and indirect considerations.

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