Our expertise in all facets of hydropower development--siting to permitting, interface with all constituents, managing design and construction to operation--provides a catalyst for the renewable energy market. Our access to environmentally sound technologies enables us to deliver projects for the low-impact hydro market.
We have worked with Federal and State agencies to establish that our technologies and installations are safe for fish and eels.
We protect the environment, and leave fish migration and habitats undisturbed or improved.
We work transparently to form working relationships with our partners—public or private, agencies or investors—across all disciplines.
Our two key technologies provide a balance between efficiency, fish safety and environmental protection.
Applying over 10 years of experience, NEHC designs, permits, and operates low-impact facilities in the United States. We deploy two technologies from our turbine partners tailored to specific site requirements. The legacy waterways that powered North America’s development provide a foundation for small-hydro development. Modern water systems can also provide opportunities for green projects.
What we doTo achieve carbon reduction goals and green-focused objectives at every level, NEHC supports the missions of states, municipalities, private owners, and individual entities with access to waterways. We have the experience and capability to manage projects from inception to power production while ensuring environmentally sensitive development.
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"We founded this company knowing we could re-vitalize the dam sites and waterways that built New England and the nation. We have found in our process that the nation’s builders had a remarkable understanding of the value of the resource. We use the foundation they built, and in a clean, non-invasive way, renew its value."
"Opening a conversation about generating power on an old dam on a cherished river is always complicated—even when it is small-scale, renewable and clean. There is a great interest in what we are doing, and a wide variety of constituents. Because every project becomes part of a community, NEHC works transparently to form working relationships in those communities. We will always be willing and open to have a dialogue, especially when there is an issue to solve."
"We harvest rain and snow. That is, we use the natural flow of waterways, engineering each site individually to minimize our impact, and derive clean, renewable energy. Our sites are small-scale, manageable. With many of them in place, we can provide a significant source of green power."
"Permitting is the name for the rigorous process we manage carefully to build projects. Is it not exclusively about the rules and regulations. It is about outcome. It is about understanding the specific natural resource and societal issues for each site, and exploring the best way to approach and respond to them. Local knowledge is often the key to success."
