💧Environmental Assessment Notice for Green Lake Hydroelectric Project
The notice details the availability of an Environmental Assessment for the Green Lake Hydroelectric Project in Maine, prepared by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. It outlines the public's opportunity to comment on the assessment, which evaluates the potential environmental impacts and the necessary protective measures for licensing the project.
Learn More💧Notice of Application for French Landing Hydroelectric Project
The Department of Energy has filed an application for the French Landing Hydroelectric Project by STS Hydropower, LLC, in Michigan. The application outlines project details, procedural schedules for licensing, and requirements for environmental compliance. It also details project boundaries and proposed modifications to enhance recreational facilities associated with the dam.
Learn More💧Preliminary Determination for Qualifying Hydropower Facility Notice
The Department of Energy, through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, has issued a preliminary determination regarding the proposed Aquifer Pumped Hydro2 Project in California. The project, intended to function as a qualifying conduit hydropower facility, aims to generate approximately 59 megawatt-hours annually, utilizing existing water conveyance systems while maintaining their primary agricultural purposes. Stakeholders are invited to comment or intervene by the specified deadline.
Learn More🌊Pacific Gas & Electric's Temporary Flow Modification Application Notice
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted an application from Pacific Gas & Electric for a temporary minimum instream flow modification at the Poe Hydroelectric Project. The request seeks to lower flow rates for maintenance purposes while outlining opportunities for public comment and agency cooperation on environmental concerns.
Learn More⚡Spencer Mountain Hydropower Relicensing
The Department of Energy announces the revised procedural schedule for the environmental assessment concerning the relicensing of Spencer Mountain Hydropower, LLC’s 0.64-megawatt project. This includes anticipated key milestones, particularly the issuance of the environmental assessment, essential for evaluating the project's impact and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Learn More⚡Notice of Preliminary Determination for Hydropower Facility in CA
The Department of Energy issued a notice regarding the Goleta Water District's proposed La Riata Hydroelectric Energy Recovery Project in California. The facility, designed to generate 37 kW of power, has met the criteria for a qualifying conduit hydropower facility under federal regulations, and the public is invited to comment and intervene by June 9, 2025.
Learn More💧Federal Energy Notice on Qualifying Conduit Hydropower Facility
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a preliminary determination for the Goleta Water District's proposed Ellwood Hydroelectric Energy Recovery Project in California. The project aims to utilize existing non-federally owned conduits for hydropower generation without the need for a federal license, thus streamlining its development process and aligning with municipal water usage.
Learn More💧Goleta Water District Hydropower Facility Notice of Determination
The Department of Energy's preliminary determination for the Goleta Water District's Patterson Hydroelectric Energy Recovery Project confirms its status as a qualifying conduit hydropower facility. The project aims to generate around 124 megawatt-hours annually, utilizing existing municipal water conduits without altering their primary use. Public comments are solicited as part of the approval process.
Learn More💧Preliminary Determination for Goleta Water District Hydropower Facility
The Department of Energy announces the preliminary determination for the Goleta Water District's proposed Edison Hydroelectric Energy Recovery Project. This facility, designed to utilize an existing conduit for energy generation, has an installed capacity of 15 kW and does not require a federal license. The notice invites comments and motions to intervene from the public, ensuring transparency and regulatory oversight.
Learn More⚡City of Seattle Hydroelectric Project License Update
The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission grants an annual license for the continuation of the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project to the City of Seattle. This authorization ensures the project can operate under the terms of the current license while awaiting a potential new license or other disposition under applicable regulations.
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