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Comments on PG&E’s Draft License Surrender Application

Comments on PG&E’s Draft License Surrender Application

by Steelhead | Mar 7, 2025 | Comments, Dam Removal, News, Slider

The recent commenting period on PG&E’s draft license surrender application is the latest step in the long process of evaluating the best options for decommissioning the Potter Valley Project. For over a century now, the Potter Valley Project has contributed...
PG&E’s Draft Dam Removal Plan Finally Released

PG&E’s Draft Dam Removal Plan Finally Released

by Steelhead | Feb 10, 2025 | Action, Dam Removal, News, Slider

PG&E released their draft license surrender application on Friday, January 31. This is the latest step in the long process of evaluating the best options for Eel River dam removal. Following the release of this draft, PG&E will accept comments from...
FERC Urgently Needs to Approve PG&E’s Flow Variance Request

FERC Urgently Needs to Approve PG&E’s Flow Variance Request

by Steelhead | Jun 12, 2024 | Comments, Dam Removal, FOER, Slider

As many of you are likely now familiar, PG&E is unable to meet the flow schedule for the Potter Valley Project as outlined in their amended license from 2004. This flow schedule is unobtainable in most years due to a variety of factors including strategies...
PG&E Delaying Eel River Dam Removal, Locals Demand a Free Eel River!

PG&E Delaying Eel River Dam Removal, Locals Demand a Free Eel River!

by Steelhead | Jun 5, 2024 | Dam Removal, News, Slider

PG&E announced on Friday, May 31 late last week that it will request a 7-month extension from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in decommissioning the Eel River dams. Stakeholders were expecting the utility to file its Draft Surrender Application...
Critical Dam Safety Documents Need to Be Made Public

Critical Dam Safety Documents Need to Be Made Public

by Steelhead | Apr 24, 2024 | Comments, Dam Removal, FOER, Slider

Friends of the Eel River has long been pursuing more clarity from PG&E on dam safety at the Potter Valley Project. The utility company has long made the choice to classify dam safety and emergency planning documents related to the project as “Critical Energy...
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