Edison Submits Routine Hydro License Renewal
Published Date: 6/8/2026
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Summary
Southern California Edison just filed a big new license application to keep running their Kern River hydroelectric project in California’s Sequoia National Forest. This means the project, which generates clean energy, is gearing up for a fresh review with set deadlines for final changes. Local communities, energy users, and environmental groups should watch for updates as the process moves forward, potentially impacting energy production and local land use.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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New Major License Application Filed
Southern California Edison filed a new major license application for the Kern River No. 1 Hydroelectric Project on May 27, 2026. The existing project occupies 116.79 acres of federal land in Sequoia National Forest, has an installed capacity of 26,280 kilowatts (26.3 megawatts), a flowline maximum of 412 cubic feet per second, and SCE proposes to continue operating the project in run‑of‑river mode.
Public Filing Deadlines Set
FERC set a preliminary procedural schedule with target dates: Notice of Acceptance/Ready for Environmental Analysis in August 2026; recommendations and preliminary terms in October 2026; a Non‑Draft Environmental Assessment in January 2027; comments on the EA in February 2027; and modified terms in April 2027. The notice requires that final amendments to the application be filed no later than 30 days after issuance of the notice of ready for environmental analysis.
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