Idaho Power's Falls Hydro Runs Smoothly Through 2026
Published Date: 3/7/2025
Notice
Summary
Idaho Power Company gets the green light to keep running the American Falls Hydroelectric Project from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026, while waiting for a new license. If no new license is issued by then, their permission automatically renews, so no interruptions in power! This means Idaho Power and local communities can count on steady energy without any surprise stops or extra costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Annual License Issued for 2025–2026
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued an annual license to Idaho Power Company for the American Falls Hydroelectric Project effective March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026, or until a new license or other disposition occurs.
Automatic Renewal If No New License Issued
If a new license or other disposition is not issued on or before February 28, 2026, the annual license is renewed automatically without further order or notice by the Commission pursuant to 18 CFR 16.18(c).
Authorization When Section 15 Does Not Apply
If the project is not subject to section 15 of the Federal Power Act, Idaho Power Company is authorized to continue operation of the American Falls Hydroelectric Project under the terms and conditions of the prior license until a subsequent license is issued or other disposition under the FPA occurs.
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