Residents have been eagerly awaiting the start of construction for the hydro plant in New Cumberland. With groundwork laid in 1994 for a hydro plant at New Cumberland Locks & Dams, many worry that like hydro projects in the past, the latest hydro project will not come to fruition.
To the contrary, Current Hydro, LLC has reached the final step in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) process before starting contruction.
An update on the project provided by Hailee Kessel, Regulatory Affairs Director for Current Hydro, LLC, reveals that the project has a few environmental reports to submit to the FERC prior to the issuance of the final license. Also still to be obtained is landowner Pam Riggi’s signature for an easement for a transmission line. All other landowner signatures have been acquired according to Kessel.
Current Hydro has worked with the Hancock County Commission for a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) agreement. The Hancock County Board of Education has signed off on the agreement which is on today’s (Sept. 11) Commission agenda for approval.
The City of New Cumberland, however, has had no contact with Current Hydro on a PILOT agreement. Mayor Will White deferred questions regarding when the City would be in touch with Current Hydro and begin work on the PILOT agreement to City Attorney Kevin Pearl. Calls and e-mails to Pearl were not returned and a request for a statement from the town received no response.
Since the hydro plant will be located within New Cumberland City limits, it would be subject to a Business & Occupation (B&O) tax or any other tax levied by the City under Home Rule. The City has the authority to come to a “payment in lieu of taxes” agreement similar to that negotiated by the City of Weirton with Weirton Steel and the City of New Martinsville with its hydro plant.
In 1994 then Mayor of New Cumberland, the late Mayor Jack Harris loaded Council, Commissioners, local delegates and senators on a bus and made the trip to New Martinsville to tour the hydro plant; see what the City was able to do with the funding; and have a roundtable discussion about PILOT agreements; and the potential the hydro plant brings to a city.
Information received from the Current Hydro have estimated a large number of construction jobs during the construction phase and when the plant is operational 8-10 full-time, well-paying jobs.
Kessel said the hydro plant has the potential to also build up the area as a tourist destination for fishing.
Jeremy King, who is the CEO of Current Hydro, LLC said on his linked in profile, “My mission at Current Hydro is to drive innovation and efficiency in hydropower generation, ensuring our projects meet the highest standards of environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance. I am committed to delivering reliable and renewable energy solutions that contribute to sustainable future.”
..Residents have been eagerly awaiting the start of construction for the hydro plant in New Cumberland. With groundwork laid in 1994 for a hydro plant at New Cumberland Locks & Dams, many worry that the latest hydro project will not come to fruition as those projects in the past
An update on the project provided by Hailee Kessel, Regulatory Affairs manager for Current Hydro, LLC, reveals that the project has a few environmental impact reports to submit to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission prior to the issuance of the final license. Landowner Pam Riggi’s signature for an easement for a transmission line is also needed prior to the issuance of the final license. All other landowner signatures have been acquired according to Kessel.
Current Hydro has worked with the Hancock County Commission for a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) agreement. The Hancock County Board of Education has signed off on the agreement which is on today’s Commission agenda for approval.
The City of New Cumberland, however, has had no contact with Current Hydro on a PILOT agreement. Mayor Will White deferred questions regarding when the City would be in touch with Current Hydro and begin work on the PILOT agreement were referred to City Attorney Kevin Pearl. Calls and e-mails to Pearl were not returned and
and a request for a statement from the town received no response.
Since the hydro plant will be located within New Cumberland City limits, it would be subject to a Business & Occupation (B&O) tax or any other tax levied by the City under Home Rule. The City has the authority to come to a “payment in lieu of taxes” agreement.
The City of New Martinsville was able to negotiate a pilot agreement 30 years ago with their hydro plant and many projects including a new city building and community college building were constructed with the funding.
The late Mayor Jack Harris took Council, Commissioners, local delegates and senators on a bus to New Martinsville to tour the hydro plant; see what the City was able to do with the funding; and have a roundtable discussion about PILOT agreements and the potential the hydro plant brings to a city.
Information received from the company have estimated a large number of construction jobs during the construction phase and when the plant is operational 8-10 full-time, well-paying jobs.
Kessel said the hydro plant has the potential to also build the area as a tourist destination for fishing.
Jeremy King, who is the CEO of Current Hydro, LLC said on his linked in profile, “My mission at Current Hydro is to drive innovation and efficiency in hydropower generation, ensuring our projects meet the highest standards of environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance. I am committed to delivering reliable and renewable energy solutions that contribute to sustainable future.”
or Current Hydro, LLC, reveals that the project has a few environmental impact reports to submit to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission prior to the issuance of the final license. Landowner Pam Riggi’s signature for an easement for a transmission line is also needed prior to the issuance of the final license. All other landowner signatures have been acquired according to Kessel.
Current Hydro has worked with the Hancock County Commission for a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) agreement. The Hancock County Board of Education has signed off on the agreement which is on today’s Commission agenda for approval.
The City of New Cumberland, however, has had no contact with Current Hydro on a PILOT agreement. Mayor Will White deferred questions regarding when the City would be in touch with Current Hydro and begin work on the PILOT agreement were referred to City Attorney Kevin Pearl. Calls and e-mails to Pearl were not returned and
and a request for a statement from the town received no response.
Since the hydro plant will be located within New Cumberland City limits, it would be subject to a Business & Occupation (B&O) tax or any other tax levied by the City under Home Rule. The City has the authority to come to a “payment in lieu of taxes” agreement.
The City of New Martinsville was able to negotiate a pilot agreement 30 years ago with their hydro plant and many projects including a new city building and community college building were constructed with the funding.
The late Mayor Jack Harris took Council, Commissioners, local delegates and senators on a bus to New Martinsville to tour the hydro plant; see what the City was able to do with the funding; and have a roundtable discussion about PILOT agreements and the potential the hydro plant brings to a city.
Information received from the company have estimated a large number of construction jobs during the construction phase and when the plant is operational 8-10 full-time, well-paying jobs.
Kessel said the hydro plant has the potential to also build the area as a tourist destination for fishing.
Jeremy King, who is the CEO of Current Hydro, LLC said on his linked in profile, “My mission at Current Hydro is to drive innovation and efficiency in hydropower generation, ensuring our projects meet the highest standards of environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance. I am committed to delivering reliable and renewable energy solutions that contribute to sustainable future.”
..Residents have been eagerly awaiting the start of construction for the hydro plant in New Cumberland. With groundwork laid in 1994 for a hydro plant at New Cumberland Locks & Dams, many worry that the latest hydro project will not come to fruition as those projects in the past
An update on the project provided by Hailee Kessel, Regulatory Affairs manager for Current Hydro, LLC, reveals that the project has a few environmental impact reports to submit to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission prior to the issuance of the final license. Landowner Pam Riggi’s signature for an easement for a transmission line is also needed prior to the issuance of the final license. All other landowner signatures have been acquired according to Kessel.
Current Hydro has worked with the Hancock County Commission for a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) agreement. The Hancock County Board of Education has signed off on the agreement which is on today’s Commission agenda for approval.
The City of New Cumberland, however, has had no contact with Current Hydro on a PILOT agreement. Mayor Will White deferred questions regarding when the City would be in touch with Current Hydro and begin work on the PILOT agreement were referred to City Attorney Kevin Pearl. Calls and e-mails to Pearl were not returned and
and a request for a statement from the town received no response.
Since the hydro plant will be located within New Cumberland City limits, it would be subject to a Business & Occupation (B&O) tax or any other tax levied by the City under Home Rule. The City has the authority to come to a “payment in lieu of taxes” agreement.
The City of New Martinsville was able to negotiate a pilot agreement 30 years ago with their hydro plant and many projects including a new city building and community college building were constructed with the funding.
The late Mayor Jack Harris took Council, Commissioners, local delegates and senators on a bus to New Martinsville to tour the hydro plant; see what the City was able to do with the funding; and have a roundtable discussion about PILOT agreements and the potential the hydro plant brings to a city.
Information received from the company have estimated a large number of construction jobs during the construction phase and when the plant is operational 8-10 full-time, well-paying jobs.
Kessel said the hydro plant has the potential to also build the area as a tourist destination for fishing.
Jeremy King, who is the CEO of Current Hydro, LLC said on his linked in profile, “My mission at Current Hydro is to drive innovation and efficiency in hydropower generation, ensuring our projects meet the highest standards of environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance. I am committed to delivering reliable and renewable energy solutions that contribute to sustainable future.”
..Residents have been eagerly awaiting the start of construction for the hydro plant in New Cumberland. With groundwork laid in 1994 for a hydro plant at New Cumberland Locks & Dams, many worry that the latest hydro project will not come to fruition as those projects in the past
An update on the project provided by Hailee Kessel, Regulatory Affairs manager for Current Hydro, LLC, reveals that the project has a few environmental impact reports to submit to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission prior to the issuance of the final license. Landowner Pam Riggi’s signature for an easement for a transmission line is also needed prior to the issuance of the final license. All other landowner signatures have been acquired according to Kessel.
Current Hydro has worked with the Hancock County Commission for a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) agreement. The Hancock County Board of Education has signed off on the agreement which is on today’s Commission agenda for approval.
The City of New Cumberland, however, has had no contact with Current Hydro on a PILOT agreement. Mayor Will White deferred questions regarding when the City would be in touch with Current Hydro and begin work on the PILOT agreement were referred to City Attorney Kevin Pearl. Calls and e-mails to Pearl were not returned and
and a request for a statement from the town received no response.
Since the hydro plant will be located within New Cumberland City limits, it would be subject to a Business & Occupation (B&O) tax or any other tax levied by the City under Home Rule. The City has the authority to come to a “payment in lieu of taxes” agreement.
The City of New Martinsville was able to negotiate a pilot agreement 30 years ago with their hydro plant and many projects including a new city building and community college building were constructed with the funding.
The late Mayor Jack Harris took Council, Commissioners, local delegates and senators on a bus to New Martinsville to tour the hydro plant; see what the City was able to do with the funding; and have a roundtable discussion about PILOT agreements and the potential the hydro plant brings to a city.
Information received from the company have estimated a large number of construction jobs during the construction phase and when the plant is operational 8-10 full-time, well-paying jobs.
Kessel said the hydro plant has the potential to also build the area as a tourist destination for fishing.
Jeremy King, who is the CEO of Current Hydro, LLC said on his linked in profile, “My mission at Current Hydro is to drive innovation and efficiency in hydropower generation, ensuring our projects meet the highest standards of environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance. I am committed to delivering reliable and renewable energy solutions that contribute to sustainable future.”
..Residents have been eagerly awaiting the start of construction for the hydro plant in New Cumberland. With groundwork laid in 1994 for a hydro plant at New Cumberland Locks & Dams, many worry that the latest hydro project will not come to fruition as those projects in the past
An update on the project provided by Hailee Kessel, Regulatory Affairs manager for Current Hydro, LLC, reveals that the project has a few environmental impact reports to submit to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission prior to the issuance of the final license. Landowner Pam Riggi’s signature for an easement for a transmission line is also needed prior to the issuance of the final license. All other landowner signatures have been acquired according to Kessel.
Current Hydro has worked with the Hancock County Commission for a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) agreement. The Hancock County Board of Education has signed off on the agreement which is on today’s Commission agenda for approval.
The City of New Cumberland, however, has had no contact with Current Hydro on a PILOT agreement. Mayor Will White deferred questions regarding when the City would be in touch with Current Hydro and begin work on the PILOT agreement were referred to City Attorney Kevin Pearl. Calls and e-mails to Pearl were not returned and
and a request for a statement from the town received no response.
Since the hydro plant will be located within New Cumberland City limits, it would be subject to a Business & Occupation (B&O) tax or any other tax levied by the City under Home Rule. The City has the authority to come to a “payment in lieu of taxes” agreement.
The City of New Martinsville was able to negotiate a pilot agreement 30 years ago with their hydro plant and many projects including a new city building and community college building were constructed with the funding.
The late Mayor Jack Harris took Council, Commissioners, local delegates and senators on a bus to New Martinsville to tour the hydro plant; see what the City was able to do with the funding; and have a roundtable discussion about PILOT agreements and the potential the hydro plant brings to a city.
Information received from the company have estimated a large number of construction jobs during the construction phase and when the plant is operational 8-10 full-time, well-paying jobs.
Kessel said the hydro plant has the potential to also build the area as a tourist destination for fishing.
Jeremy King, who is the CEO of Current Hydro, LLC said on his linked in profile, “My mission at Current Hydro is to drive innovation and efficiency in hydropower generation, ensuring our projects meet the highest standards of environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance. I am committed to delivering reliable and renewable energy solutions that contribute to sustainable future.”
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