NY Hydro Plant Shuts Down Over Costs, Keeps Lake Recreation Alive
Published Date: 8/13/2025
Notice
Summary
Ampersand Kayuta Lake Hydro LLC wants to stop running its Kayuta Lake hydroelectric project near Boonville, NY, because new rules would make it too expensive to keep going. They plan to remove the power equipment but leave the fun recreation spots for everyone to enjoy. The government will study the environmental impact and share their findings by December 10, 2025, giving the public a chance to weigh in before the final decision.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Generating Equipment Removed; Recreation Kept
The licensee proposes to remove all generating equipment at the Kayuta Lake Project and leave the recreation facilities in place. The project is on the Black River near Boonville in Oneida County, New York, and the current license expires May 31, 2026.
Environmental Assessment and Public Comment
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will prepare an environmental assessment (EA) for the Kayuta Lake Project and plans to issue the EA by December 10, 2025. The EA will be open for a 30-day comment period, and the Commission's Office of Public Participation can help landowners, community organizations, Tribal members, and others submit comments or filings.
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