Jupiter Abandons Massive Pumped Water Energy Storage Dream
Published Date: 12/11/2025
Notice
Summary
Jupiter Pumped Storage 1, LLC has decided to give up its early permit for a pumped storage project in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. This means the project won’t move forward, and the permit will officially end 30 days after this notice. No new applications for this site can be filed until the permit is fully surrendered, so the energy plans here are on pause for now.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Preliminary Permit Termination Notice
If you are a developer or permit holder in Pennsylvania, Jupiter Pumped Storage 1, LLC has requested termination of the preliminary permit for the Mineral Run Pumped Storage Project No. 15319. The permit was issued on March 1, 2024, would have expired on February 29, 2028, and will remain in effect until the close of business thirty days from the date of this notice.
New Applications Blocked Until Surrender
If you planned to file a new hydropower application for the Cambria County site, you may not submit a new application for this site until after the permit surrender is effective. The restriction lasts until the permit is fully surrendered, which takes effect at the close of business thirty days from the date of this notice (or the next Commission open day if that day is a closure).
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