PacifiCorp Seeks Extension for Utah's Pioneer Hydroelectric Project License
Published Date: 6/27/2025
Notice
Summary
PacifiCorp wants to extend the license for its Pioneer Hydroelectric Project on the Ogden River in Utah. This means they can keep running the hydroelectric plant longer, which might affect local energy and environment plans. People have until July 24, 2025, to share their thoughts, join the discussion, or raise concerns before the decision is made.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
One-Year License Extension Requested
PacifiCorp filed on June 9, 2025 to extend the Pioneer Hydroelectric Project license that currently expires August 31, 2030. The company asked the Commission to extend the license by one year (or a period the Commission finds appropriate) to allow time to process PacifiCorp's September 10, 2024 application to surrender the license and convert the project to a conduit exemption. Anyone in Utah may file comments, motions to intervene, or protests by July 24, 2025.
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