FERC Evaluates Environmental Impact of Proposed Mississippi River Hydropower Project
February 13, 2025
February 13, 2025
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is reviewing a preliminary permit application from Low Head Hydro M 18, LLC, to assess the feasibility and environmental impact of a hydroelectric project at the Mississippi River Lock and Dam 18.
The proposed facility, spanning Des Moines County, Iowa, and Henderson County, Illinois, would generate up to 25.43 megawatts using four Kaplan turbines, with supporting infrastructure including intake and tail . . .
The proposed facility, spanning Des Moines County, Iowa, and Henderson County, Illinois, would generate up to 25.43 megawatts using four Kaplan turbines, with supporting infrastructure including intake and tail . . .