Hydroelectric Relicensing
Duke Energy - Nantahala Area, has been actively seeking the involvement of local governments, non-governmental organizations, state and federal resource agencies, lake homeowner associations, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, whitewater outfitters and the public over the last three years and will continue to do so throughout the relicensing process.
Duke Energy - Nantahala Area, is relicensing its 10 hydroelectric (hydro) stations and 12 reservoirs on the Hiwassee, Nantahala, Oconaluftee and Tuckasegee Rivers.
The operations of these hydro stations, and the lakes that support them, are licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
| FERC Projects | |
|---|---|
| Project | Number |
| Bryson Project | 2601 |
| Dillsboro Project | 2602 |
| Franklin Project | 2603 |
| Mission Project | 2619 |
| East Fork Project | 2698 |
| West Fork Project | 2686 |
| Nantahala Project | 2692 |
| Queens Project | 2694 |
The Queens Creek Project received a new FERC license in 2002. The current licenses for the Bryson, Franklin, Mission and Dillsboro projects were issued in 1980 and will expire in 2005. The current licenses for the East Fork, West Fork and Nantahala projects were issued in 1980 and will expire in 2006.
- Nantahala Relicensing Update
- Relicensing Updates
- Settlement Agreements and Attachments
- Draft License Applications
- Final License Applications
- CHEOPS Models Updates
- Study Plans and Action Reports
