Alabama Hydro Project Locks In for Federal Review and Comments
Published Date: 3/5/2025
Notice
Summary
Warrior Hydro, LLC wants to study building a new hydropower project at the William Bacon Oliver Lock and Dam in Alabama. This project could generate clean energy but needs approval first, and the public has 60 days to share their thoughts or compete with other applications. If approved, it could bring new power and jobs to the area without any immediate costs or land changes yet.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Project Adds 9.6 MW / 37,000 MWh
The proposed Oliver Hydropower Project would have a total installed capacity of 9.6 megawatts and an estimated annual generation of 37,000 megawatt‑hours, plus a 0.9‑mile, 34.5 kV transmission line. If built, it would add local electricity supply near Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Permit Won't Allow Entry or Land Work
A preliminary permit only gives someone priority to file a license application; it does not let the permit holder do land‑disturbing activities or enter lands or waters owned by others without the owner's express permission. That means landowners are not required to allow access just because a permit was filed.
Permit Gives Developer Priority to File License
The sole purpose of a preliminary permit is to give the permit holder priority to file a license application during the permit term. The permit does not by itself allow construction or entry onto others' land.
FERC Office Offers Help to Landowners and Tribes
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) can help members of the public—including landowners, community organizations, and Tribal members—access information and navigate Commission processes such as filing comments or interventions. OPP provides contact help and filing assistance.
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