Black Canyon Hydrokinetic 1, LLC has submitted a notice of intent to build a hydropower facility on the Emmett Irrigation District North Side Main Canal in Idaho. The project will use turbines to generate up to 75 kilowatts of electricity and is expected to produce about 281 megawatt-hours each year. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has made a preliminary determination that the project is a qualifying conduit hydropower facility, which means it doesn't need a license. Comments and motions to challenge this determination must be submitted within 30 days of this notice's release on December 3, 2024.
Simple Explanation
A company wants to make electricity using water from a canal in Idaho. They plan to use special spinning machines to make enough electricity for about 280 homes each year. A government group thinks this project can happen without needing a special permit, but people can still ask questions or say if they don’t agree within a month.