⚡Notice for Installing Load Bank in Hydroelectric Project
Eugene Water & Electric Board; Notice of Application To Install a Load Bank in Lieu of Turbine Bypass Valve Required Under Article 3 Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has filed a notice on Eugene Water & Electric Board's application to install a load bank for the Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric Project. This change aims to minimize environmental impact by maintaining necessary flow into the Trail Bridge Reservoir while allowing continuous operation of the power plant during outages. The document also invites comments and motions to intervene from the public and agencies.
Agencies
- Energy Department
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
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The document involves a non-capacity amendment for a hydroelectric project requiring regulatory compliance under the Federal Power Act. The request to install a load bank in lieu of a turbine bypass valve may impact business operations and environmental considerations for involved agencies and stakeholders.