Stonega PSH, LLC has applied for a preliminary permit from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to study the viability of the Stonega Energy Storage Project in Wise County, Virginia. This project would include the construction of two dams, a tunnel, an underground powerhouse, and a transmission line to generate electricity and store energy. The FERC encourages interested parties to submit comments or motions within 60 days of the notice. Public engagement and participation in this process is supported by the Commission's Office of Public Participation.
Simple Explanation
Stonega PSH, LLC wants to look into building a special power project in Virginia that could help store and make electricity using water and dams. People can tell the energy authorities what they think about this idea, and they have 60 days to do it.