California Lake Project Permit Sparks 60-Day Comment Frenzy
Published Date: 5/9/2025
Notice
Summary
HGE Energy Storage 8, LLC wants to study building a big pumped storage project near Barrett Lake in San Diego County, California. This project could generate lots of clean energy but needs approval first, and the public has 60 days to share their thoughts or compete. If approved, it could bring new power and jobs, but no construction can start yet without landowner permission.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Preliminary Permit Gives Filing Priority
A preliminary permit, if issued under section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act, gives the permit holder priority to file a license application during the permit term. The permit itself does not authorize construction or land-disturbing activities; it only preserves the holder's right to file for a license.
Landowner Permission Required for Access
A preliminary permit does not allow the permit holder to perform land-disturbing activities or enter onto lands or waters owned by others without the owners' express permission. Landowners near the proposed Barrett Lake project retain control over access to their property.
Public Has 60-Day Comment Window
Members of the public, including landowners, community organizations, and Tribal members, have 60 days from issuance of this notice to file comments, motions to intervene, competing applications, or notices of intent. The Commission's Office of Public Participation can help with filings at (202) 502-6595 or [email protected].
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