Federal Register #CD26-4-000

FERC Preliminary Determination for Cibola Renewables Hydropower Facility

This opportunity involves a preliminary determination by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a qualifying conduit hydropower facility proposed by Cibola Renewables, LLC. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - OEMs and Vendors: - Cibola Renewables, LLC (project proponent and turbine provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Six (6) 4-kW Modular Hydrokinetic Turbines - Three (3) 20-kW Check Turbines - No specific part numbers or additional product details provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Facility to be located along the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District's Socorro Main Canal near Socorro, New Mexico - Total installed capacity up to 84 kilowatts - Public comments and motions to intervene are solicited as part of the regulatory process - Project must comply with FERC regulatory and environmental requirements - OEM Highlight: - Cibola Renewables, LLC is the only OEM/vendor identified for the turbines and project development

Description

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice regarding the preliminary determination of a qualifying conduit hydropower facility for Cibola Renewables, LLC. The proposed Middle Rio Grande Socorro Main Canal Hydrokinetic (Phase 1) Project would have an installed capacity of up to 84 kilowatts and would be located along the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District's Socorro Main Canal near Socorro, New Mexico. The project consists of six 4-kW Modular Hydrokinetic Turbines and three 20-kW Check Turbines, along with appurtenant facilities. The notice solicits comments and motions to intervene by August 13, 2026.

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