Nantahala Area

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued all six hydroelectric licenses for the Nantahala area. These licenses kick-start processes for a variety of public recreation and aquatic habitat enhancements for the region. We are implementing the terms of these licenses while awaiting FERC decisions on some outstanding issues.

Between 2000 and 2003, team members invested more than 9,000 hours visiting sites, guiding study needs, reviewing reports and collaborating to address environmental concerns and public recreation needs. The Nantahala and Tuckasegee settlement agreements are key to successfully relicensing the hydro stations. The two legally binding agreements, signed in 2003, are the work of stakeholder teams representing 30 organizations, including Duke Energy.

FERC Projects

Project	Number
Bryson Project	2601
Franklin Project	2603
Mission Project	2619
East Fork Project	2698
West Fork Project	2686
Nantahala Project	2692
Queens Project	2694

Visit the links below to learn more about the Nantahala relicensing process, including the array of recreation and environmental enhancements that we expect to initiate under the new licenses.

• FERC License for Nantahala Hydroelectric Project (issued Feb. 8, 2012)
• FERC License for Mission Hydroelectric Project (issued Oct. 25, 2011)
• FERC License for Franklin Hydroelectric Project (issued Sept. 7, 2011)
• FERC License for Bryson Hydroelectric Project (issued July 22, 2011)
• FERC License for East Fork Hydroelectric Project (issued May 4, 2011)
• FERC License for West Fork Hydroelectric Project (issued May 4, 2011)
• FERC License for Queens Creek (issued March 28, 2002)
• Settlement Agreements and Attachments
• Final License Applications