Hydropower is an emissions-free, renewable, reliable and locally distributed source of electricity. It provides important economic, environmental, and recreational benefits to New Hampshire. Small hydro plants pay millions of dollars per year in state and local property taxes, businesses taxes, lease-payments for state-owned dams, and water-user fees for state and federal impoundments. Although small hydro facilities are not labor-intensive, GSHA plants directly employ more than 50 New Hampshire residents and purchase an estimated $1 million per year in supplies and services from companies statewide. Furthermore, GSHA plants remove on average 100 tons of trash per year from the rivers, and many provide and maintain recreational facilities including boat ramps, portage facilities and picnic areas.
What We Did In 2014
It's Not All About PowerProjects provide recreational and fishing
areas, vital flood control, and keep the rivers clean of trash and pollutants |
Hydropower Helps Ensure Fuel Diversity
Hydropower helps protect New Hampshire from becoming dependent on a dominant source of fuel for power. While one source of fuel may be cheap today, sudden price spikes do happen and by having a diverse source of fuels, New Hampshire can ensure that power prices remain stable over the long term. |
GSHA Fast Facts
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| 2015 GSHA Fast Facts |
