Maryland and Constellation Reach $340 Million Conowingo Dam Deal
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced a $340 million agreement between the state and Constellation Energy, clearing the way for the long-term re-licensing and continued operation of the 573MW Conowingo Dam.
The agreement, reached in coordination with Waterkeepers Chesapeake and the Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, establishes enforceable water quality standards under a new Revised Water Quality Certification issued by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE).
The Chesapeake Bay is the keystone to Maryland’s prosperity
- Resolves years of litigation
- Ensures continued operation of the nearly century-old hydroelectric facility
- Funds major environmental improvements along the Susquehanna River and Chesapeake Bay
Author's summary: Maryland and Constellation Energy agree on a $340 million deal.