Federal Register #DI26-5-000

FERC Public-Input Notice for Proposed Badger Mountain Pumped-Storage Project

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is reviewing a proposed pumped-storage project in Douglas County, Washington, and is seeking public input rather than purchasing goods or services. - Government agency: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), identified in the notice as part of the U.S. Department of Energy. - Project proponent: Badger Mountain Hydro, LLC. - Proposed project: A closed-loop pumped-storage facility near East Wenatchee, with a 78-acre upper reservoir, a lower reservoir, underground connecting tunnels, a powerhouse, a transmission line, and related facilities. - Proposed capacity: Two 250 MW reversible pump-turbines, for 500 MW of total installed capacity. No turbine OEM or part numbers are identified. - Water supply: Treated wastewater is proposed for initial reservoir filling and makeup water. - This is a regulatory notice inviting public input, not a procurement opportunity. No products or services are requested, and no OEMs or vendors supplying equipment are named.

Description

Badger Mountain Hydro, LLC filed a Declaration of Intention for the proposed Badger Mountain Pumped Storage Project near East Wenatchee, Douglas County, Washington. The proposed closed-loop pumped storage project would include upper and lower reservoirs, connecting tunnels, a powerhouse with two reversible pump-turbines totaling 500 MW, a transmission line, and associated facilities. Initial fill and makeup water would come from treated wastewater. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is soliciting comments, protests, and motions to intervene by November 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

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