Given that the Hastings faility was the first-ever commercial hydrokinetic power project, a number of entities closely followed the licensing process, and several stakeholders weighed in during the licensing process in support of the project. Below are letters of support that were received by FERC after the initial filing of the Hastings license application.

FERC Chairman Joe Kelliher’s Response to Congressman Kline
Chairman Joe Kelliher's response on June 26, 2008 to Minnesota Congressman John Kline regarding his support for the non capacity license amendment proposed by the City of Hastings, Minnesota, in partnership with Hydro Green Energy, LLC, to install hydrokinetic energy devices in the tailrace of the Mississippi River Lock and Dam No. 2 Project (P-4306)...

NHA Letter of Support
The National Hydropower Association (NHA) letter of support for the City of Hastings, MN Non Capacity Amendment Application for FERC Project No. 4306...

Congressman Kline Letter of Support
The Congressman Kline's letter of support to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a non capacity amendment of license for the Mississippi River Lock and Dam No. 2 Project (P-4306) in stream zero-head hydrokinetic project...

Brookfield Renewable Power Letter of Support
Brookfield Renewable Power letter of support of the in stream Hydro+ hydrokinetic project in the City of Hasting, MN (License Amendment Application for Commission Project 4306)...

D.E. Shaw Letter of Support
D.E. Shaw Group's letter of support of the City of Hastings, MN Non Capacity Amendment Application for Commission Project 4306...

Dakota County Letter of Support
Letter of support of the City of Hastings' effort to promote renewable energy through a zero-head hydrokinetic in stream hydroelectric project on the Mississippi River...