Montana Pumped-Storage Project Seeks Extra Time Before Construction Can Begin
Published Date: 11/12/2026
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Summary
GB Energy Park, LLC is asking for more time to start and finish building their Gordon Butte Pumped Storage Project in Montana. This affects local communities and energy users waiting for this new hydroelectric power source. The public can share their thoughts or objections by December 7, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Two‑year construction deadline extension requested
If you live near Martinsdale, Montana, GB Energy Park, LLC requested on August 31, 2026 that FERC extend the project deadlines by two years. The license’s current deadlines of December 14, 2026 to commence construction and December 14, 2029 to complete construction are being requested to be changed to December 14, 2028 to commence and December 14, 2031 to complete.
Public comment and intervention deadline set
You can submit comments, protests, or a motion to intervene in this FERC proceeding by December 7, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission’s rules may become a party to the proceeding; comments and protests must be filed following the Commission’s filing instructions.
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