Clarification on Tom Stutzman Spring Fed Hydro Project Output

Strategic Insights -

Tom Stutzman, an individual pursuing a hydropower project, recently corresponded with Maryam Akhavan, an environmental engineer at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), regarding the project's expected power output. The exchange of emails shed light on the project's specifications, which initially seemed to indicate a discrepancy in the generator's expected output. Following Tom Stutzman's confirmation, it is clear that the correct expected output is 1.5 kW.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tom Stutzman, the project applicant, clarified the expected output of his hydropower project, confirming it to be 1.5 kW, contrary to the initial application's indication of 1,500 kW.
  • FERC's Office of Energy Projects, Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance, engaged with Tom Stutzman to clarify the project's specifications and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • The clarification process highlights the importance of accuracy in project applications and the commission's diligence in verifying information to ensure compliance and public trust in the process.
  • Tom Stutzman's initial application and subsequent clarification demonstrate a commitment to transparency and compliance in the pursuit of the hydropower project.
  • The FERC Correspondence was a critical step in ensuring that all necessary information was accurate and updated in the project record.
  • The project's specifications and the clarification process underscore the importance of precision in energy-related projects to ensure effective assessment and approval by regulatory bodies.

Statistics:

  • The expected power output of the Tom Stutzman Spring Fed Hydro Project is 1.5 kW.
  • The project's initial application indicated an expected power output of 1,500 kW.
  • The FERC Office of Energy Projects received and processed Tom Stutzman's clarification request on October 14, 2025.

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC Communication Memorandum) dated October 15, 2025, Document No. 20251015-3021.
  • Email exchange between Tom Stutzman and Maryam Akhavan, dated October 14, 2025, and September 29, 2025.