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.