Description
The Chace project, also known as the Winooski Hydroelectric Project, is located in the cities of Burlington and Winooski in Chittenden County, Vermont. The 7.4 MW run-of-river facity was constructed in 1991-93 and licensed in 1988 by FERC.
The dam is on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Winooski Falls Mill District.
Issues
The applicant also constructed fish passage facilities and a riverside park and trail as part of the project.
The project received LIHI certification in November 2009.
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Milestones
| Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2009 | LIHI Certification Issued | |
| 11/3/1988 | License Issued |
News Related to Chace Mill
Three More Hydroelectric Projects Qualify as Low Impact
The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) has certified three more projects that meet their low-impact certification criteria. The three projects are Winooski in Vermont, Farmers Irrigation District in Oregon; and the Robertson and Ashuelot in New Hampshire.
