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In support of its Sustainability Guidelines, the International Hydropower Association has published a Compliance Protocol.

The Protocol assesses the sustainability of a project against 20 parameters.

A1	Demonstrated need for the project.
A2	Supply-side and demand-side efficiencies.
A3	Economic viability and planned monitoring for ongoing performance.
A4	Distribution and sustainability of economic benefits.
A5	Longevity of benefits.
A6	Range and flexibility of electricity supply services.
A7	Reliability of primary energy supply.
A8	Energy efficiency of option.
A9	Energy payback ratio.
A10	Long-term resource depletion.
A11	Community acceptance.
A12	Multiple use benefits.
A13	Opportunities and threats to vulnerable social groups.
A14	Cultural heritage.
A15	Safety issues and hazards.
A16	Environmental impact assessment.
A17	Level of environmental impact.
A18	Environmental footprint.
A19	Waste products.
A20	Carbon intensity.

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