PG&E hydro project gets green light with comment caveat
Published Date: 8/5/2026
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Pacific Gas and Electric wants to keep running their Balch Hydroelectric Project in California’s Sierra and Sequoia National Forests. The government checked the project’s impact on the environment and found it safe with some protective rules. People have until August 31, 2026, to share their thoughts, and the project keeps powering up to 131.52 megawatts without big changes to the land or costs.
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