We develop low-impact, sustainable hydropower plants to deliver reliable renewable energy, while restoring watershed function.
We acquire, revitalize, and retrofit operating hydropower plants and develop new projects with our proprietary fish-safe turbine and our innovative Restoration Hydro framework.
Hydropower is a cornerstone of a reliable renewable energy grid—so as the climate changes, modernizing hydro infrastructure is essential. By prioritizing watershed health alongside energy production, we provide hydropower solutions that benefit communities as well as natural ecosystems by adding power to existing non-powered hydro infrastructure and through new greenfield project development.
Our approach
Beginning with an initial feasibility assessment, we support project development from concept through operation. As owner-operators, we have first-hand knowledge of each phase of the development process.
Design
We complete site-specific plant designs for:
- Existing plants in need of functional or environmental upgrades
- Non-powered dam and weir retrofits
- Landowners with new, low-head hydro potential
- Corporate offtakers working to decarbonize operations
Development
We support:
- Permitting
- Planning and design
- Minimizing timelines & cost
- Prioritizing enhanced environmental outcomes
Financing
We align with markets to:
- Originate capital
- Negotiate offtake agreements
- Manage transactions
- Minimize risks
Sourcing & Construction
We support projects through:
- Turbine selection, manufacturing, and installation
- Plant design and construction
- Stakeholder engagement
- Turbine testing
- Grid connection
Operational Management
We maintain our fleet through:
- Remote monitoring
- On the ground inspections
- Continuous production optimization
- 24/7 remote support
Projects: 120 MW of sustainable hydro in development/operation
Projects List
Red River Lock & Dam No. 3
- Location: Colfax, Louisiana
- Capacity: 32 MW
- RHT Unit Size: 27 MS D240
- Head: 8.5 meters
- Commission Date: 2025
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Monroe Hydro
- Location: Madras, Oregon
- Capacity: 300 kW
- RHT Unit Size: 1 MS D190
- Head: 5 meters
- Commission Date: Sept. 2020
- Operational Status: Operating at commercial availability. Meets expected energy production.
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Freedom Falls
- Location: Freedom, Maine
- Capacity: 35 kW
- RHT Unit Size: 1 MS D055
- Head: 7 meters
- Commission Date: Dec. 2019
- Operational Status: Operating at commercial availability (>97%); has exceeded customer’s expected energy production.
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Red River Lock & Dam No. 4
- Location: Campti, LA
- Capacity: 22.4 MW
- RHT Unit Size: 24 MS D240
- Head: 7 meters
- Commission Date: 2026
Red River Lock & Dam No. 5
- Location: Shreveport, LA
- Capacity: 23.2 MW
- RHT Unit Size: 24 MS D240
- Head: 7.5 meters
- Commission Date: 2026
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Case study
How a small project in Maine lays a foundation for widespread energy transformation
