Low Head Hydro M 13, LLC., has filed an application for a preliminary permit to study the feasibility of constructing a hydropower project at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Mississippi River Lock and Dam 13 in Iowa and Illinois. The proposed project would include a powerhouse with three turbines, a substation, access roads, and transmission lines, aiming to generate approximately 94,500 megawatt-hours annually. This permit would not allow any construction or land use without permission; it simply grants priority for filing a license application later. Comments or competing applications can be submitted within 60 days of this notice's issuance.
Simple Explanation
Low Head Hydro M 13, LLC wants to explore if they can build a power project on the Mississippi River that would use flowing water to make electricity. Right now, they just want permission to study the idea, and people have 60 days to say what they think or if they want to suggest a different plan.