West Virginia Dam Hydro Bid: Comments Invited on Clean Power Push
Published Date: 1/23/2025
Notice
Summary
Current Hydro Project 19, LLC wants to build a new hydroelectric power project at the New Cumberland Locks and Dam on the Ohio River in West Virginia. The government is now accepting public comments, protests, and requests to join the decision process for the next 60 days. This project could bring clean energy but also affects local land and water, so your voice matters—and the clock is ticking!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New 19.99 MW Hydropower Project Proposed
A new New Cumberland Hydroelectric Project is proposed at the New Cumberland Locks and Dam in Hancock County, West Virginia. The proposal would occupy 2 acres of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers land and include two Kaplan turbine-generators with a combined capacity of 19.99 megawatts plus associated transmission lines and a powerhouse.
60-Day Window to Intervene or Protest
You can file a protest or a motion to intervene in the New Cumberland Hydroelectric Project proceeding within 60 days of January 23, 2025. Filings must follow FERC rules and clearly identify the project name and docket number (P-15045-002).
Competing Applications Allowed on Deadline
Any qualified applicant wanting to file a competing development application must submit it on or before the intervention deadline (60 days from January 23, 2025), or submit a timely notice of intent and then file the competing application no later than 120 days after the intervention deadline. Applications for preliminary permits will not be accepted in response to this notice.
Environmental Review and Comment Schedule
FERC accepted the application for filing but stated it is not yet ready for environmental analysis. The procedural schedule lists: Issue Scoping Document 1 in April 2025, comments on Scoping Document 1 due in May 2025, requests for additional information (if needed) in June 2025, and Issue Scoping Document 2 (if necessary) in June 2025.
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