Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project
Sector: Hydro • Location: Potter Valley, California, United States
Source: Redheaded Blackbelt
The Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project involves hydroelectric power generation and water diversion from the Eel River to support local agriculture and communities. The project is currently under dispute due to Pacific Gas and Electric's (PG&E) application to surrender its Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license, which could lead to dam removal and impact water availability for farmers
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Hydro, Water Supply and Storage, Raw Materials, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- Potter Valley, California, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Redheaded Blackbelt
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Status
Original status | under regulatory review |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project involves hydroelectric power generation and water diversion from the Eel River to support local agriculture and communities. The project is currently under dispute due to Pacific Gas and Electric's (PG&E) application to surrender its Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license, which could lead to dam removal and impact water availability for farmers and local stakeholders. |
Original sector | Energy and Water Infrastructure |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | California |
City | Potter Valley |
Source
Source | Redheaded Blackbelt |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Water Supply and Storage, Raw Materials, Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-22 |
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