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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11160
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    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.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8394
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    Kram Hydro 10, LLC has applied for a preliminary permit to study the feasibility of the Mississippi Lock and Dam #20 Hydroelectric Project on the Mississippi River near Lima Township, Illinois. If granted, this permit would give Kram Hydro 10 priority to apply for a license to build the hydropower project, which would generate an estimated 252.8 gigawatt hours of electricity annually using two 20-megawatt Kaplan turbines. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is inviting public comments and competing applications within 60 days of this notice's publication. The Commission encourages electronic submissions through its eFiling system and provides contact information for public inquiries and assistance.

    Simple Explanation

    Kram Hydro 10 wants to study if they can use the Mississippi River near a place in Illinois to make electricity with special water engines, and the government is asking people to share their thoughts or ideas about it within two months.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9423
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    NOW NE005 LLC has applied for a preliminary permit from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to explore the potential of the Champlain Canal-Hudson River-Lock and Dam C1 Hydroelectric Project in New York. This project involves using existing structures like a dam and lock, alongside the construction of new facilities like a powerhouse and a transmission line, to generate hydroelectric power. The public and other interested parties have 60 days from the notice date to comment or file competing applications. FERC encourages submissions via its electronic filing system and offers support for those needing assistance with the process.

    Simple Explanation

    NOW NE005 LLC wants to see if they can use water from a big canal and river in New York to make electricity. People have two months to say what they think about this idea or share other plans they have.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8798
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The New England Hydropower Company, LLC applied for a preliminary permit to study the feasibility of the Manville Dam Hydroelectric Project on the Blackstone River in Rhode Island. This permit, if granted, will allow them priority to apply for a license, but does not allow any land-disturbing activities yet. The proposed project includes the installation of turbines and other infrastructure to generate electricity. The public can submit comments or competing applications within 60 days from the notice and can use the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's online platform for submissions.

    Simple Explanation

    The New England Hydropower Company wants a special permission to check if building a small power station by the river in Rhode Island is a good idea, and people can speak up about it by sending their thoughts online.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9328
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    HGE Energy Storage 4, LLC has submitted a preliminary permit application to study the possible development of a pumped storage hydropower project near Shasta Lake in Shasta County, California. This project would make use of the existing Shasta Lake as a lower reservoir and introduce a new upper reservoir, along with various construction components, to generate approximately 3,250,000 megawatt-hours of energy annually. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is accepting comments, motions to intervene, and competing applications within 60 days of this notice. Interested parties can submit their feedback electronically or via mail to FERC.

    Simple Explanation

    HGE Energy wants to explore making clean energy by moving water between Shasta Lake and a new lake, but people have 60 days to say what they think about this plan, and they can send letters or fill out a form online.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11307
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    Warrior Hydro, LLC applied for a preliminary permit from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to study the possibility of a hydropower project at the William Bacon Oliver Lock and Dam on the Black Warrior River in Alabama. The project would involve building a structure to channel water from the river to turbines, aiming for a total capacity of 9.6 megawatts and an estimated annual generation of 37,000 megawatt-hours. FERC is accepting comments, motions to intervene, and competing applications, with guidelines and deadlines provided for interested parties. They encourage electronic filing through their website and provide contacts for further assistance.

    Simple Explanation

    Warrior Hydro wants to explore using river water to make electricity at a dam in Alabama, and people have until two months after the notice to share their thoughts with the government.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9546
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    On January 28, 2025, Low Head Hydro M 18, LLC applied for a preliminary permit to study the possibility of building a hydropower project at the Mississippi River Lock and Dam 18 across Des Moines County, IA, and Henderson County, IL. This permit would give them priority to apply for a full license, but it doesn't allow any construction or land changes. The project would feature various components including a powerhouse, turbines, control building, and transmission lines with an expected annual energy generation of 126,800 megawatt-hours. Comments or competing applications for this project are due within 60 days of the notice's publication.

    Simple Explanation

    Low Head Hydro M 18 wants to investigate building a power plant using water from a river, giving them the chance to apply for a special permission later, but for now, they can't start building anything. People have 60 days to say if they think it's a good idea or not.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13741
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    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.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13163
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    Stirling T. Hebenstreit applied for a preliminary permit to study the feasibility of generating energy from deep ocean pressure in Commencement Bay, Washington. The proposed project involves a floating steel barge, intake systems, a turbine, and generator, with plans to store energy using sodium-ion battery banks. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking comments and interventions from the public regarding this application, with a deadline of 60 days from the notice's issuance. Interested parties can find more details and submit comments through FERC's eFiling system or by addressing a letter to their office.

    Simple Explanation

    A person named Stirling wants to build something in the ocean near Washington that can make electricity, sort of like a big science experiment, and the government wants to know what other people think about it. People can share their opinions by writing to the government, but they have to do it within 60 days.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10046
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    Premium Energy Holdings, LLC has applied for a preliminary permit from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to explore the feasibility of the Ashokan Pumped Storage Project in Ulster County, New York. The proposal includes options for constructing new dams for an upper reservoir, using the existing Ashokan Reservoir as the lower reservoir, and building a new powerhouse and transmission lines. The permit, if granted, only gives the company priority to apply for a license but does not allow any land-disturbing activities. The deadline for public comments or competing applications is 60 days from the notice's issuance date. Information about the project and application details can be found on FERC's website.

    Simple Explanation

    Premium Energy Holdings wants to see if they can build a water power project in New York. They are asking for permission to study the idea, but they can't start building anything yet.