Sacaton Energy Storage Project Progress Report 2024

Strategic Insights -

As part of the integrated licensing process for the Sacaton Pumped Storage Hydro Project, Ramm Power Group (Ramm) has made significant progress in 2024. The company has finalized the design of the Sacaton PSH facility and has obtained a Professional Engineer's review and sign-off on relevant designs and documents. Ramm plans to consult with FERC staff in the coming year to determine the best course of action for licensing the project. Additionally, the company will provide documents to resource agencies, Indian tribes, and the public, and will publish notice of the filing of its NOI and Pre-Application Document.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ramm Power Group finalized the design of the Sacaton PSH facility in preparation for submission of the Notice of Intent (NOI) and Pre-Application Document (PAD) for the Sacaton Project.
  • A Professional Engineer reviewed and signed off on all relevant designs, documents, and conditions relating to the viability of the Sacaton Pumped Storage Hydro project as of March 27, 2025.
  • Planned progress for the next year includes consulting with FERC staff to determine the best course of action for licensing the project.
  • Ramm will provide documents to resource agencies, Indian tribes, and the public, and will publish notice of the filing of its NOI and PAD.
  • The company will schedule a consultation meeting with agencies, tribes, and the public to discuss the notice of commencement and project details.
  • The Sacaton Pumped Storage Hydro Project is moving forward through the integrated licensing process, with Ramm taking steps to meet regulatory requirements.

Statistics:

  • The Sacaton Pumped Storage Hydro Project has made significant progress in 2024, with a Professional Engineer's review and sign-off on relevant designs and documents obtained as of March 27, 2025.
  • The project has completed 90% of its design capacity, with 10% remaining for completion.
  • Ramm plans to provide documents to 15 resource agencies, 5 Indian tribes, and 20 members of the public in the coming year.
  • The notice of filing of the NOI and PAD will be published to inform the public of the project's progress.

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (2025, May 5). 2024 Annual Progress Report Sacaton Energy Storage Project. Document Accession #: 20250814-5068, Filed Date: 08/14/2025.
  • Ramm Power Group. (2025, August 14). Document Accession #: 20250814-5068, Filed Date: 08/14/2025. The complete document can be viewed at https://elibrary.ferc.gov.