Pacific Gas and Electric Company Requests Extension of Time to Complete Crane Valley Hydroelectric Project

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company has submitted a request to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend the time to complete the construction report for the Miller's Landing Resort's commercial boat dock expansion, which is part of the Crane Valley Hydroelectric Project. The company is seeking a 36-month extension, citing supply chain issues, inflation costs, and unanticipated delays in construction materials. The original deadline for completion was July 11, 2025, but the project is now expected to be completed by July 11, 2028.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has requested a 36-month extension to complete the construction report for the Miller's Landing Resort's commercial boat dock expansion.
  • The original deadline for completion was July 11, 2025, but the project is now expected to be completed by July 11, 2028.
  • The company cites supply chain issues, inflation costs, and unanticipated delays in construction materials as reasons for the delay.
  • The project is part of the Crane Valley Hydroelectric Project, which received FERC approval for non-project use of project lands and waters in 2018.
  • PG&E has requested additional time to complete outstanding items, including securing additional funding due to unanticipated inflation costs.

Statistics:

  • 36 months: The requested extension of time to complete the construction report.
  • 2025: The original deadline for completion of the project.
  • 2028: The revised deadline for completion of the project.
  • $ (amount not specified): The estimated cost of the project.
  • July 11, 2018: The date FERC issued an order approving non-project use of project lands and waters for the Miller's Landing Resort.

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Reference:

[1] 18 CFR 12.40(d) regarding extensions of time.

[2] FERC Order Modifying and Approving Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Waters (164 FERC P 62,019) issued July 11, 2018.

[3] Extension of Time Request for Miller's Landing Resort Dock Expansion (Accession No: 20200921-5182) Filed September 21, 2020.

[4] Miller's Landing Resort Dock Expansion Extension of Time Request (Accession No: 20220712-5042) Filed July 12, 2022.