California City Taps Water Pipes for Green Power
Published Date: 6/2/2026
Notice
Summary
The City of Inglewood, California, plans to build a small hydropower project using its water system to generate clean energy without changing how water is used. This new project could produce enough electricity to power about 900 homes a year and is now open for public comments and involvement. If all goes well, this green energy boost could start soon, helping the community save money and the planet!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
FERC: Project Qualifies, No License Needed
On May 26, 2026, the City of Inglewood filed for a conduit hydropower project and Commission staff preliminarily determined the project meets the qualifying criteria under section 30 of the Federal Power Act. Because it meets those criteria, the project is not required to be licensed or exempted from licensing under Part I of the FPA.
Small Local Clean Power Output
The proposed North Inglewood Hydroelectric Energy Recovery Project would install two turbine units with a total capacity of 149 kilowatts (kW) and is estimated to generate approximately 928 megawatt-hours (MWh) annually. The project would be located within the City of Inglewood's municipal water supply system in Los Angeles County, California.
Water Use Will Not Change
Commission staff preliminarily determined the project will not change the conduit’s primary purpose, which is municipal water consumption. That means the proposed hydropower operation would not alter how the water system is used for municipal purposes.
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