River Reroute: FERC Seeks Input on Tule Hydro Tweaks
Published Date: 1/20/2026
Notice
Summary
Southern California Edison and Lower Tule Hydro want to change how water flows in their hydroelectric project on the Tule River in California. The government is asking the public and agencies to share their thoughts or objections by February 13, 2026. This could affect local water use and energy production, so it’s important for anyone nearby or interested to speak up soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Major Flowline Replacement Near Tule River
If you live near the Middle Fork of the Tule River in Tulare County, California, the licensee proposes to abandon a 13,566-foot section of the existing flowline and replace it with a 4-foot-diameter, 8,575-foot steel pipe. Construction would last about 6 months, require a 30-foot-wide construction corridor, and use three staging areas totaling 3.7 acres; the applicant says it will remove loose sheet metal flume sections but will abandon wooden trestles, concrete canals, and some steel pipe in place.
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