Hydro Tweaks on James River: Comments Needed, No Power Boost!
Published Date: 4/30/2026
Notice
Summary
Cushaw Hydro, LLC wants to make some changes to their hydroelectric project on the James River in Virginia, but these changes won’t affect how much power they produce. The government is asking the public and agencies to share their thoughts or concerns by June 23, 2026. This process helps protect the environment and ensures everyone’s voice is heard before any updates happen.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Change to unit cycling and peaking
The licensee filed a Non-Capacity Amendment proposing to change normal operations from run-of-river to unit cycling using a 6-inch impoundment range between 656.0 and 655.5 feet mean sea level (msl). The application also would allow peaking operations using an 18-inch impoundment range between 656.0 and 654.5 feet msl for up to 2 hours on up to 10 days per year at the Cushaw Hydroelectric Project on the James River in Bedford and Amherst counties, Virginia.
Virginia Section 401 certification required
The applicant must obtain a water quality certificate under section 401 of the Clean Water Act from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. The applicant must file, no later than 60 days after issuance of this notice, either a copy of the request to Virginia DEQ or a copy of the certification (or evidence of waiver).
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