Alaska City Keeps Its Hydroelectric Project Running Another Year
Published Date: 10/30/2026
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Summary
The City of Pelican, Alaska, gets the green light to keep running its hydroelectric project from September 17, 2026, through September 16, 2027, while waiting for a new license. This means no interruptions in power or operations, and the license will automatically renew if a new one isn’t issued by October 16, 2027. This keeps things smooth and steady for the city and its residents without any surprise costs or shutdowns.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Pelican hydropower license extended one year
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued an annual license to the City of Pelican to operate the Pelican Hydroelectric Project from September 17, 2026, through September 16, 2027, or until a new license or other disposition occurs. This authorizes the city to continue operating the hydroelectric project under the terms and conditions of the prior license during that period.
Automatic renewal if no new license by Oct 16, 2027
If issuance of a new license or other disposition does not occur on or before October 16, 2027, the annual license for Project No. 10198 is automatically renewed without further order or notice under 18 CFR 16.18(c).
Authorization when section 15 does not apply
If the Pelican Hydroelectric Project is not subject to section 15 of the Federal Power Act, the City of Pelican is authorized to continue operating the project under the terms and conditions of the prior license until a subsequent license is issued or other disposition under the FPA takes place.
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