Project History
The City of New Martinsville officials took the initiative to develop a hydroelectric facility on the West Virginia side of the Hannibal Locks and Dam during the middle 1970's. After approximately ten years of deliberations with various resource and Government agencies, the City obtained a FERC License.
Project Milestones
| June 4, 1984 | The City of New Martinsville was issued a license by FERC to construct, operate and maintain a hydroelectric project, designated FERC Project No. 3206, on the East bank of the Ohio River, adjacent to and made a part of the Hannibal Locks and Dam, locate at Ohio River Mile 126.4 |
| May 14, 1985 | A Memorandum of Agreement was signed between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the City of New Martinsville, which establishes the mode of hydroelectric operation. |
| August 1, 1986 | Construction of the hydroelectric plant begins |
| April 1, 1986 | The Electric Energy Purchase Agreement between the City of New Martinsville, WV and Monongahela Power Company was signed, providing for the sale of electric energy produced by the hydro facility. |
| July 27, 1988 | Thirty day test run on Unit #2 commenced |
| August 26, 1988 | The Operations Coordination Agreement between the City of New Martinsville and Monongahela Power Company was signed. This Agreement sets forth the operations and reporting requirements which will result in the safe and efficient integration of New Martinsville power into the Monongahela Power Transmission System. |
| August 29, 1988 | Thirty day test run on Unit #1 commenced |
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