Renewables Firm Eyes Massive Pumped Storage Power in LA County
Published Date: 9/30/2025
Notice
Summary
Nightfall Renewables wants to study building a huge pumped storage energy project in Los Angeles County, which could generate lots of clean power. They got the green light to apply for a permit that gives them first dibs on the project, but they can’t start building yet. People have until a set deadline to share their thoughts or compete for the project, so stay tuned!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Permit Accepted; Applicant Gets Filing Priority
FERC accepted Nightfall Renewables' preliminary permit application for the Juniper Pumped Storage Project (Project No. P-15407). If a preliminary permit is issued, it gives the permit holder priority to file a license application during the permit term, but it does not authorize the permit holder to begin land‑disturbing activities or construction.
Landowner Entry and Disturbance Restricted
The notice states 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 those owners' express permission. The proposed project location is in Los Angeles County, California.
Public Filing Deadline: Nov 24, 2025
Anyone wishing to file comments, motions to intervene, competing applications, or notices of intent must do so on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on November 24, 2025; competing applications and notices of intent must meet the requirements of 18 CFR 4.36.
FERC Office Will Help the Public Participate
FERC's Office of Public Participation (OPP) can help members of the public — including landowners, community organizations, and Tribal members — access information and navigate Commission filing processes; OPP can be contacted at (202) 502-6595 or [email protected].
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