Here is a brief history of what has happened in the issue of Långforsen Power Station in Nedre Långan.
1992
- Jämtkraft applies for permission to demolish Långforsen's current power station and replace it with a larger one.
At the same time, they want to increase water abstraction
2000
- The government gives permission for the rebuilding
2004
- The Government Court annuls the Government's decision, referring to the fact that an extension would be too large an intervention in Nedre Långan, which is now a protected river stretch
2005
- Jämtkraft applies for a rise, the application is rejected
2010
- parts of the power plant dam in the spring flood are destroyed and electricity production is stopped
2012
- in May Jämtkraft applies to renovate the broken dam and at the same time replace the old power plant with a new one, without increasing the water abstraction
2012
- in November, Kammarkollegiet applies for revocation of Jämtkraft's permit in Långforsen, as no electricity is produced at the power plant
2014
- The Land and Environment Court in Östersund decides to grant Jämtkraft permission and reject the Chamber of Deputies' request for revocation.
The case is being appealed
2015
- The Supreme Land and Environmental Court, the higher instance, decides to grant Jämtkraft permission and reject the Chamber of Deputies' revocation, it is also appealed
2016
- The County Administrative Board applies for SEK 5 million to the Swedish Maritime Administration to be able to demolish Långforsen
2017
- March 23: The Supreme Court decides not to reconsider Jämtkraft's permit to produce hydropower in the rapids.
Nor have previous decisions on renovation and fauna passage been reconsidered.
2017
- April 27: Östersund City Council decided on new ownership directives, which open up for a possible sale and restoration of the rapids.
The price is unclear.
2017
- November 21: The investigation into a transfer is complete and Jämtkraft sets the price tag of SEK 15-25 million for the facility.
2018
- March 21: Jämtkraft's board recommends the owners to proceed with the plans for renovation of the power plant.
2020
- 11 February: Jämtkraft's board decides not to renovate the power plant but instead apply for a demolition permit.
2021
- September 10: Jämtkraft submits an application to the Land and Environmental Court to demolish the power plant and the dam and restore the rapids.