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FERC rules environmental impact not to be issue in QF certifications

Journal Article · · Cogener. Small Power Mon.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5751769

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) ruled in two recent cases that the qualifying facility (QF) certification process is an inappropriate point for environmental review of independent power generation projects. The two cases involved the location of new hydro facilities at an existing dam site and the development of a wind farm. Recognizing that certifications of qualifying cogenerators and small power producers could become too expensive and time consuming if environmental impact became an important issue in the proceedings, FERC ruled that environmental review of small hydro projects is a separate matter and that the Endangered Species Act does not apply to orders granting QF status to wind farms. The two orders reflect FERC's effort to avoid complicating procedural requirements. Applicants for QF status, however, need to be recognized and work with environmental groups.

OSTI ID:
5751769
Journal Information:
Cogener. Small Power Mon.; (United States), Journal Name: Cogener. Small Power Mon.; (United States); ISSN CSPME
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English