Lock and Hydro: FERC Reviews Ohio River Power Plant Proposal
Published Date: 1/20/2026
Notice
Summary
Ohio Power and Light wants to build a new hydroelectric project at the Robert C. Byrd Locks and Dam on the Ohio River in West Virginia. The government is starting an environmental review and asking the public to share their thoughts by March 16, 2026. This project could bring clean energy but also affects local land and water, so your input matters!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Large New Hydropower Plant Proposed
Ohio Power and Light proposes a hydroelectric project at the Robert C. Byrd Locks and Dam (Mason County, West Virginia) with a total installed capacity of 28.5 megawatts and projected annual generation of about 165,169 megawatt‑hours. The project would occupy 18.29 acres of federal land managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and would operate in a run‑of‑release mode.
Public Comment Deadlines for Project
You can submit public comments on the Robert C. Byrd Locks and Dam Hydroelectric Project by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on March 16, 2026. Reply comments are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on April 29, 2026; the Commission accepts electronic filings through its eFiling and eComment systems.
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