29 Jul 2025
💧Duke Energy Environmental Assessment for Water Intake Facility
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment
Summary
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC has filed an application to prepare an environmental assessment for a proposed raw water intake facility on Lake Keowee. This includes a 0.37 acre easement for construction activities affecting water withdrawal rates, requiring public comment and review under the National Environmental Policy Act.
Agencies
- Energy Department
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The document outlines a proposed easement for water withdrawal, necessitating environmental assessments and approvals, which directly affect compliance and regulatory requirements for businesses involved in water resource management and energy production. Local stakeholders may feel economic impacts from this project.