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Tuesday, 13 July 2010 |
 The Colorado Department of Agriculture has funded a research study to determine the potential of Colorado’s existing infrastructure to create low head hydropower. The study is being conducted by Applegate Group and Colorado State University. Canals and small reservoirs in Colorado hold significant potential for producing hydropower and this study will attempt to quantify this amount. Ditch Companies, Irrigation Districts, Water Conservancy Districts, along with other agricultural water providers are being asked to complete a survey regarding their system. Additional information on this study can be obtained by downloading the attached brochure.
If your system is used primarily for agricultural purposes, and is decreed for over 100 cfs, please complete the survey available online. If you would prefer to fill out the survey by hand, you can print the pdf available at the bottom of the webpage link below or contact Lindsay George at Applegate Group, 970-945-9686.
The survey can be found at the following link:
http://www.applegategroup.com/services/hydropower
Or the survey can be downloaded here
The survey will ask for information on elevation drops between 5 and 30 feet in your system. We will be producing a final report that will indicate the types of turbines that could be used in these drops, and summarize how much power could be produced across the State of Colorado. We will also be selecting two to three systems to look at in more detail, and act as examples for the rest of the State. Please indicate on the survey if you wish to remain anonymous in the final report, and include your email address if you would like to be notified when the final report is completed. We expect the final report will be available in May 2011.
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