Independent regulatory commissions
Pacific Gas and Electric Company has submitted a final construction report for the installation of a new communications shelter and tower at Coleman Forebay Dam as part of the Battle Creek Hydroelectric Project. The project, authorized by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in August 2024, involved the construction of a
Independent regulatory commissions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a delegated order authorizing Duke Energy to begin construction of the Keowee Spillway Gate Work at the Keowee-Toxaway Project. The letter, dated October 30, 2025, responds to Duke Energy's Quality Control Inspection Plan (QCIP) and Temporary Construction Emergency Action Plan
Independent regulatory commissions
The Southern California Edison Company has submitted a monthly construction report to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding the Low-Level Outlet Valve (LLOV) Replacement Project for Big Creek Dam No. 1. The report, dated October 28, 2025, provides an update on the construction progress for the month of September
Independent regulatory commissions
The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has submitted a periodic inspection (PI) report for the Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project's Bucks Diversion Dam to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The report, prepared in accordance with Title 18 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section
Independent regulatory commissions
The Santa Clara Valley Water District has submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding the Anderson Dam Tunnel Project. The document details the approval of the State Water Resources Control Board for the work window modification request to continue construction in the south channel of Coyote
Climate change
Hydrological prediction under climate change has become a pressing issue, requiring accurate and adaptable models to select representative data. A recent study published in Water proposes a two-part methodology to improve deep learning performance in hydrological prediction. The study is funded by the Regional Customized Disaster-Safety R&D Program,
Climate change
Research conducted at Sichuan University has highlighted the need for comprehensive risk management and mitigation strategies in the face of aging infrastructure and climate change-induced dam-break events. The study, published in the journal Water, discusses the importance of experimental studies on partial dam-break flows in understanding the complex dynamics of
United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Xcel Energy's hydroelectric project, located at St. Anthony Falls, was recently inspected by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) as part of its dam safety program. The inspection, led by Mr. Paul Kokoszka and Kevin Griebenow, confirmed that the project's structures were in compliance with FERC&
United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a conditional authorization for the Exploration Drilling Program Plan (DPP) of the Hells Canyon Project, FERC No. 1971. The Conditional Authorization was issued on October 16, 2025, by Kathleen Clarkson, P.E., Acting Regional Engineer of the FERC's Portland Regional
United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Tacoma Power has submitted a notification to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding a ramping rate excursion at the Cushman Hydroelectric Project on October 8, 2025. The incident occurred when a planned spill gate test required the operation of the spill gate, causing a brief increase in flow into
United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
The Santa Clara Valley Water District has submitted a construction progress report for the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The report covers activities that occurred during September 2025, as required by both FERC's Anderson Dam Tunnel Project - Phase 1 Construction Authorization
Independent regulatory commissions
Dustin Kaste, a registered professional engineer in Montana with over 10 years of experience in civil engineering, has been appointed as the Chief Dam Safety Engineer (CDSE) for Energy Keepers, Incorporated's (EKI's) Selis Ksanka Qlispe (SKQ) Hydroelectric Project. This appointment is a key step in ensuring
