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Hydropower woven into Ashland’s industrial history.

Two existing hydroelectric sites along the Squam River, each with a distinct scale, setting, and role in the area’s next chapter.

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6 Mill Street · L.W. Packard Mill

Rodney Hunt vertical hydro unit

Approximately 210 kW maximum effective capacity

The larger facility sits within the historic L.W. Packard mill complex. The site combines renovated hydroelectric equipment with substantial industrial buildings and direct ties to Ashland’s manufacturing heritage.

Facility typeVertical hydroelectric unit

SettingHistoric mill complex

OpportunityGeneration restart and phased redevelopment

Location6 Mill Street, Ashland, NH 03217

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22 Main Street · Historic Gristmill

Horizontal hydro unit

Approximately 32 kW capacity

The Gristmill site is a smaller hydroelectric facility near Ashland’s downtown. Its compact scale and riverfront setting demonstrate how historic infrastructure can continue contributing to local energy and community identity.

Facility typeHorizontal hydroelectric unit

SettingHistoric gristmill property

OpportunityLocal renewable generation

Location22 Main Street, Ashland, NH 03217

Redevelopment vision

More than power generation

01

Preserve

Respect historic industrial character and retain useful infrastructure wherever practical.

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Reactivate

Support renewed generation and productive use of underused mill space.

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Partner

Work with businesses, investors, the Town, and the State on responsible improvements.

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.

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