The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued an annual license to Idaho Power Company to continue operating the American Falls Hydroelectric Project from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026. This is in accordance with the Federal Power Act (FPA), which allows the project to operate under the terms of its previous license until a new license is granted or another decision is made. If a new license is not issued by February 28, 2026, the annual license will automatically renew, unless the Commission decides otherwise. If the project is not subject to section 15 of the FPA, Idaho Power can keep running the project under the existing license terms until a new license is issued.
Simple Explanation
The Idaho Power Company has been given permission to keep running its water-powered project, like a big electricity-making machine, for one more year, and it will keep going each year until a new decision is made.