Feasibility Study for the Implementation of Hydrokinetic Power Generation at the Peace Bridge

Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority (Authority) is the owner and operator of the Peace Bridge international border crossing between Buffalo, New York, USA and Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada.

The Authority intends to investigate the potential of producing hydrokinetic power from the Niagara River through attachments made to the Peace Bridge piers and/or structure. Energy derived through this means is intended to reduce the Authority’s overall energy dependence, while also supporting environmentally sound initiatives through the reduction of the organization’s carbon footprint. The ultimate goal is to provide sufficient renewable power to satisfy the Authority’s consumption, and secondary to that provide any surplus power to the grid(s). To that end, the Authority seeks to commission a feasibility study (Study) to identify and review potential legal, regulatory and environmental requirements or obstacles; assess engineering practicality; develop conceptual solutions; and, estimate costs and potential return on investment.

For more information on the scope of work and all Response requirements, please download the Request for Proposals (RFP) document at www.peacebridge.com/rfp.