Wiscons8 LLC Energy Application Filed: FERC Invites Interventions and Protests
Published Date: 11/24/2025
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Summary
Wiscons8, LLC wants to keep running the Weyauwega Hydroelectric Project on the Waupaca River in Wisconsin. They’ve officially applied for a new license, and now the public has until December 15, 2025, to speak up if they want to join the conversation or raise concerns. This could affect local energy and water use, so it’s a big deal for the community and environment!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Project to stay run-of-river at set elevation
Wiscons8 proposes to keep operating the Weyauwega Project in run-of-river mode, maintaining the impoundment at 770.2 ± 0.25 feet NGVD 29. The existing dam crest is 770.8 feet NGVD 29 and the impoundment covers about 235 acres at normal elevation.
Which recreation facilities will be kept or dropped
Wiscons8 proposes to maintain the 100-foot portage trail, a downstream hand-carry put-in site, and a dock for public tailrace fishing, but does not propose to maintain the boat ramp or the approximately 270-foot access road as project facilities. Recreation facilities include a boat ramp, a 270-foot access road, a 100-foot portage trail, and a hand-carry put-in site.
You can intervene or protest by Dec 15
You may file a protest or a motion to intervene in the Weyauwega Hydroelectric Project licensing by December 15, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The Commission encourages eFiling at https://ferconline.ferc.gov and says only those who file a proper motion to intervene can become a party to the proceeding.
Public schedule for environmental review and comments
The Commission published a preliminary schedule: Issue Notice of Scoping (October 2025); scoping comments due (November 2025); filing of motions to intervene and protests (December 2025); notice of ready for environmental analysis (December 2025); filing of comments, recommendations, terms, conditions, and prescriptions (February 2026); and filing of reply comments (March 2026). Final amendments must be filed within 30 days of the notice of ready for environmental analysis.
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