Hydro License Timeline Tweaked: Northern Power's Snooze-Worthy Shuffle
Published Date: 6/4/2025
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Northern States Power Company is updating the timeline for reviewing the environmental impact of relicensing their White River Hydroelectric Project. The Environmental Assessment report is now set to be released on August 4, 2025. This change affects local communities, regulators, and the company, keeping the project on track without extra costs announced.
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