Opportunity
Federal Register #P-2232-950
FERC Review: Decommissioning of Turbine-Generator Units at Great Falls Powerhouse
Buyer
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Posted
September 21, 2026
Respond By
October 16, 2026
Identifier
P-2232-950
NAICS
237130, 237990
This opportunity concerns the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reviewing an application from Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC for the Catawba-Wateree Project in Chester County, South Carolina. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - OEM/Vendor: - Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (applicant and facility owner) - Requested Services: - Decommissioning of four inoperative turbine-generator units at the Great Falls powerhouse - Dewatering of intakes - Closing and sealing of headgates - Disconnecting each unit from the electrical grid - Removal of two transmission lines (each approximately 1,000 feet) connecting the powerhouse to the Great Falls Switching Station - Ongoing inspection and maintenance of the powerhouse facilities (no external changes proposed) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No external modifications to the powerhouse structure - Facilities will remain subject to inspection and maintenance - Public comments, motions to intervene, and protests are invited regarding the application - OEM Highlight: - Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC is the only OEM and facility operator mentioned
Description
This notice announces that Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC has had its application accepted for filing by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The application requests an amendment of the hydropower license to decommission the four remaining and inoperative turbine-generator units in the Great Falls powerhouse. The decommissioning work involves dewatering the intakes, closing and sealing the headgates, separating each unit from the electrical grid, and removing two transmission lines. The project is located on the Catawba River in Chester County, South Carolina, and the decommissioning is expected to take place between May and December 2028. The notice invites comments, motions to intervene, and protests regarding the application, with a deadline of October 16, 2026.