20 Feb 2025
⚡Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Initiates Hydroelectric Licensing
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority; Notice of Intent To File License Application, Filing of Pre-Application Document, Approving Use of the Traditional Licensing Process
Summary
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority's intention to file a license application for the Río Blanco Hydroelectric Project. This notice includes details about the project, its location, required regulatory consultations, and the proposed traditional licensing process, inviting stakeholder engagement in the preliminary phases.
Agencies
- Energy Department
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The notice discusses regulatory compliance requirements and licensing processes directly relevant to businesses involved in energy projects, such as PREPA's Río Blanco Hydroelectric Project. The timeline for license applications influences project planning and investment decisions.