SCH Number 2023050702

Project Info

Title

Kerckhoff Hydroelectric Project Relicensing

Description

The Kerckhoff Hydroelectric Project, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Project (FERC) No. 96 (Project) is owned and operated by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). The Project is located in Fresno and Madera Counties on the San Joaquin River with an installed capacity of 162.72 megawatts (MW). In addition to continued operations, PG&E proposes: 1) decommissioning of the Kerckhoff 1 Powerhouse; 2) construction of a new day use area; 3) Project boundary updates; and 4) implementation of new environmental management plans and measures. The Project is undergoing relicensing before the Federal Regulatory Energy Commission (FERC). The existing FERC license for the Project expired on November 30, 2022. Since then, the Project has operated under annual licenses issued by FERC. A Notice of Preparation for development of an Environmental Impact Report was issued on May 30, 2023. PG&E filed an application for a water quality certification with the State Water Board on July 16, 2025.

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