Pacific Gas & Electric Company has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a temporary change in the water flow requirements from the Kings penstock into Dinkey Creek for the Haas-Kings River Hydroelectric Project. This variance is needed to allow maintenance work, specifically the replacement and testing of a turbine shut-off valve. The company proposes to stop the supplementary water release from January 6 to May 31, 2025, while maintaining a minimal water flow in the North Fork Kings River. The public is encouraged to submit comments, protests, or requests to intervene by January 15, 2025.
Simple Explanation
Pacific Gas & Electric wants to change how much water flows from a special pipe into a river so they can fix a big part of their electricity project. They plan to do this from January to May 2025, and people are invited to share their thoughts by January 15, 2025.