Energy Company Says 'Never Mind' on Hydroelectric Dreams
Published Date: 12/11/2025
Notice
Summary
Cabin Run Pumped Storage, LLC has decided to give up its early permit for a new energy project near Bismarck, West Virginia. This means the permit will officially end 30 days after this notice, and no new applications for this site can be made until then. This change affects local energy plans but doesn’t involve any money changes right now.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Preliminary Permit Surrendered — Ending Jan 7, 2026
Cabin Run Pumped Storage, LLC has requested termination of its preliminary permit for Project No. 15318. The permit remains in effect for thirty days from the notice dated December 8, 2025, meaning it will terminate at close of business on January 7, 2026.
Applications Blocked Until Surrender Effective
No new applications for the Cabin Run site near the Stony River and the unincorporated community of Bismarck in Tucker and Grant Counties, West Virginia, may be submitted until the permit surrender is effective. That moratorium lasts through the close of business thirty days after the notice dated December 8, 2025 (until January 7, 2026).
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-20416, Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-603); Comment Request; Extension
FERC is renewing its info collection form called FERC-603, which helps protect important energy infrastructure details. No changes are planned, but folks who submit this info should know the deadline to comment is November 5, 2026. This keeps the process smooth without adding extra costs or paperwork.
2026-20454, Combined Notice of Filings #1
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got a bunch of new filings from energy companies like Rhode Island State Energy Center and Arizona Public Service. These filings include requests for approvals, status updates, and refund reports that could affect how electricity rates and projects move forward. If you’re involved in energy or power, keep an eye on deadlines for comments, mostly in October and November 2026, as some changes might impact costs or operations soon.
2026-20420, Combined Notice of Filings
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got several filings from natural gas pipeline companies about rate changes and refunds. These updates affect customers and companies using pipelines, with new rates starting as soon as October 1, 2026. If you want to comment, deadlines are mostly mid-October, so act fast to have your say on possible price changes.
2026-20421, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.; Notice of Institution of Section 206 Proceeding and Refund Effective Date
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is checking if PJM Interconnection’s new rules for buying backup power are fair and legal. This affects energy companies and customers in the PJM region, with possible changes to how costs are shared. If refunds are needed, they start from October 6, 2026, and anyone interested has 21 days to speak up.
2026-20418, BIF III Holtwood LLC; Notice of Application for Non-Project Use of Project Land and Waters Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
BIF III Holtwood LLC wants to build docks on land and water near the Wallenpaupack Hydroelectric Project in Pennsylvania. The government is reviewing this request and asking the public to share their thoughts by October 30, 2026. This could change how the land and water are used but won’t affect electricity prices or timing.
2026-20453, Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.; Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed Evergy McNew Power Plant Delivery Project
Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline wants to build new gas facilities to deliver power to the Evergy McNew Power Plant in Kansas. The government is asking the public to share their thoughts on how this might affect the environment before making a final decision. If you care about local air, water, or land, now’s the time to speak up by November 2, 2026!
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-22546, Jupiter Pumped Storage 1, LLC; Notice of Surrender of Preliminary Permit
Jupiter Pumped Storage 1, LLC has decided to give up its early permit for a pumped storage project in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. This means the project won’t move forward, and the permit will officially end 30 days after this notice. No new applications for this site can be filed until the permit is fully surrendered, so the energy plans here are on pause for now.
Next: 2025-22548, City of Abbeville; Notice of Application Tendered for Filing With The Commission and Soliciting Additional Study Requests and Establishing Procedural Schedule for Relicensing and a Deadline for Submission of Final Amendments
The City of Abbeville has applied to renew its hydroelectric power license for the Rocky River project in South Carolina. This means local communities, environmental groups, and agencies can ask for extra studies or get involved by January 26, 2026. The process sets a clear schedule to keep things moving, aiming to balance clean energy with protecting nature and local interests.