Montgomery County officials are looking to create a source of renewable energy by using the Norristown Dam to generate hydroelectric power. The county is currently seeking federal approval for the project by submitting an Initial Consultation Document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to start what will be a two- to five-year process. The current plan proposes a submerged unit on the Bridgeport side of the river, with a small onshore control unit that would be about the size of a shipping container. According to the project proposal, the Norristown Dam Project would generate an estimated 7,300 MWh annually — more than enough to power One Montgomery Plaza and the new Justice Center in Norristown.
Source: WHYY; 6/5/2024