White Pine Pumped Storage Project Delays License Decision to 2028
Published Date: 3/16/2026
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White Pine Waterpower is taking extra time to finish an important water study for their pumped storage project, pushing back key review dates. This means the final decision on their license won’t come until October 2028, giving everyone more time to weigh in. The delay affects the company, regulators, and the community watching this clean energy project closely.
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