# 2026-12713: Hydro Project Gets One-Year Extension to Keep Lights On

2026-12713, Ampersand Kayuta Lake Hydro, LLC; Notice of Authorization for Continued Project Operation, is a Federal Register notice from Energy Department, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission published 2026-06-24, effective 2026-06-01; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-07-01).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12713
- As of: 2026-07-01
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12713
- Title: Ampersand Kayuta Lake Hydro, LLC; Notice of Authorization for Continued Project Operation
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Energy Department; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
- Citation: 91 FR 37978
- Published: 2026-06-24
- Effective: 2026-06-01
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-07-01

## In one line

Hydro Project Gets One-Year Extension to Keep Lights On

## Summary

Ampersand Kayuta Lake Hydro, LLC got the green light to keep running the Kayuta Lake Hydroelectric Project for another year, from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027. This means no interruptions in power or operations while the new license is being sorted out. If a new license isn’t ready by then, the current license automatically renews, keeping the energy flowing without a hitch.

## Effects PRIA read

- Annual license issued to operator: benefit, low. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued an annual license to Ampersand Kayuta Lake Hydro, LLC for the Kayuta Lake Hydroelectric Project effective June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027. The annual license remains in effect until a new license is issued or the project is otherwise disposed of un…
- Automatic renewal if new license delayed: benefit, low. If a new license or other disposition is not issued on or before May 31, 2027, the annual license will be automatically renewed under 18 CFR 16.18(c) without further order or notice by the Commission. The renewal continues until the Commission issues a new license or orders otherwise.
- Alternate operator authorization (if not under section 15): benefit, low. If the project is not subject to section 15 of the Federal Power Act, the Pacific Gas and Electric Company is authorized to continue operation of the Kayuta Lake Hydroelectric Project under the terms and conditions of the prior license until a subsequent license or other disposition is issued.

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## Sources
- [2026-12713 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/24/2026-12713/ampersand-kayuta-lake-hydro-llc-notice-of-authorization-for-continued-project-operation)
- [2026-12713 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-24/pdf/2026-12713.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12713 (as of 2026-07-01).