Rodney Hunt hydroelectric unit
6 Mill Street · A renovated vertical unit within the historic mill complex.
View details →Renewable energy · Ashland, New Hampshire
Historic power.
New opportunity.
Two hydroelectric facilities on the Squam River connect Ashland’s industrial heritage with a cleaner, locally generated energy future.
2Ashland facilities
≈242 kWCombined capacity
1840sMill heritage
SQUAM RIVER · ASHLAND
Power rooted in place
Preserving Ashland’s heritage while building for what comes next.
Squam River Hydro LLC is working to return existing hydroelectric infrastructure and historic mill properties to productive use. Our sites offer a rare combination: established water power, industrial character, and room for thoughtful redevelopment.
Discover the sites →Our facilities
Two sites. One river. Generations of potential.
Gristmill hydroelectric unit
22 Main Street · A compact horizontal unit at a distinctive riverfront site.
View details →Simple physics. Enduring value.
Water becomes local electricity in three clear steps.
Flowing water turns a turbine. The turbine drives a generator. Electricity can then be delivered to the grid—without burning fuel in the generation process.
Explore the guide →UPSTREAM WATER
DAM
1 CONTROLLED FLOW
✦TurbineGGenerator
3 · ELECTRICITY TO GRID
2 · WATER RETURNS DOWNSTREAMH₂ORENEWABLE
WATER CYCLE
WATER CYCLE
☀SunDrives the cycle
☁PrecipitationReplenishes rivers
≈Flowing waterStores energy
⚡HydropowerCreates electricity
Renewable by nature
Powered by the water cycle.
Hydropower uses moving water, replenished through the natural water cycle. During operation, hydroelectric generators do not burn fossil fuel or directly release air pollutants.
- Renewable domestic energy
- Long-lived infrastructure
- Flexible generation
- Supports local investment
Let’s create the next chapter
Interested in renewable power or mill redevelopment?
We welcome conversations with businesses, investors, project partners, and the Ashland community.