Temporary Hydrokinetic Turbine Performance Testing
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Summary
SCH Number
2026080680
Public Agency
Arvin-Edison Water Storage District
Document Title
Temporary Hydrokinetic Turbine Performance Testing
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/19/2026
Document Description
The project consists of the temporary deployment and performance testing of Emrgy Twin EM3.1 hydrokinetic turbines within an existing concrete lined Arvin-Edison Water Storage District canal to evaluate renewable energy generation and operational performance. The pilot project involves no permanent construction or structural modifications is fully removable and win provide information to support future energy and operational planning for the District.
Contact Information
Name
Jeevan Muhar
Agency Name
Arvin-Edison Water Storage District
Job Title
Chief Executive Officer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Bakersfield
Counties
Kern
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
South of the Stockdale Highway, North of Camino Media. & near CSUB campus.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1: Existing Facilities (Section15301)
Reasons for Exemption
Class 1: Existing Facilities (Section15301) - Temporary use of an existing facility with no expansion or permanent modifications.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 6: Information Collection (Section 15306)
Reasons for Exemption
Class 6: Information Collection (Section 15306) - Information Collection, research. and experimental testing. No CEQA exceptions apply: the project is located in an existing concrete lined canal, is temporary and fully removal, does not
affect sensitive habitat and does not create significant environmental impacts.
County Clerk
Kern
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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