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It's Abundant
Vermont has at least 174,000 kilowatts of undeveloped
hydroelectric potential, according to several sources.
That's about 22 percent of what the state now uses
for power on a routine basis.
It's Clean
Most of the sites constituting this additional
capacity are classified as "mini-hydro" – under
1000 KW. This hydro could be developed at existing
dam sites with no additional environmental impact
to rivers.
It's Local
The development of this hydroelectric capacity
in Vermont would offset the burning of more than
1 million
barrels
of oil.
It's Economical
Each kilowatt of hydroelectric capacity can,
on average, produce 4,000 kilowatt-hours of
electricity. The
average price in 2005 in New England was 7.5
cents
per kilowatt-hour.
So, for example, a 100 KW hydro site would
generate $30,000 in income anually at wholesale rates.
P.O. Box 1036 Montpelier, VT 05601
(802) 229-0099 
info@revermont.org
