Virginia LLC Proposes Giant Tunnels for Underground Power Storage
Published Date: 3/26/2025
Notice
Summary
Stonega PSH, LLC wants to study building a big energy storage project in Wise County, Virginia, with huge dams, tunnels, and turbines to generate clean power. The government accepted their application and is now asking the public to share thoughts or compete within 60 days. This step doesn’t mean construction yet, but it gives Stonega the first chance to apply for a full license later.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Preliminary Permit Gives Applicant Filing Priority
If the Commission issues a preliminary permit, the permit holder gets priority to file a license application during the permit term. That priority is the sole purpose of the preliminary permit and does not itself authorize construction.
Landowner Rights Protected From Entry or Disturbance
A preliminary permit does not authorize the permit holder to perform any land-disturbing activities or to enter lands or waters owned by others without the owners' express permission. This protects landowners near the proposed site from unauthorized entry or disturbance during the permit term.
60-Day Public Comment and Intervention Opportunity
The Commission is soliciting comments, motions to intervene, competing applications, or notices of intent for this project for 60 days from the issuance of this notice. The notice encourages electronic filing (eFiling and eComment) and the Commission's Office of Public Participation can assist landowners, community organizations, Tribal members, and others with filings and accessing project information.
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