FERC Says Yes to Virginia River Hydro Project Renewal
Published Date: 12/30/2025
Notice
Summary
PE Hydro Generation wants to keep running their hydroelectric project on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River near Luray and Newport, Virginia. The government checked the environmental impact and found it’s safe with some protective measures. People have until January 20, 2026, to share their thoughts, and the project won’t cost taxpayers extra money.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
EA finds license won't harm environment
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission released an Environmental Assessment (EA) for Project No. 2425 on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River near Luray and Newport in Page County, Virginia. The EA concludes that issuing a new major license to continue operating the Luray and Newport Hydroelectric Project, with appropriate environmental protective measures, would not be a major federal action that significantly affects the quality of the human environment.
Notice says no extra taxpayer cost
The notice states that the project will not cost taxpayers extra money in connection with licensing and continued operation of the Luray and Newport Hydroelectric Project. The announcement and EA availability were published in the Federal Register in late December 2025.
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