The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is an independent federal agency that is responsible for regulating the interstate transmission of natural gas, oil, and electricity. They are also responsible for regulating and licensing hydropower projects in the United States. FERC is the lead federal agency responsible for reviewing and managing GB Energy Park’s license application.
To find out more, please visit FERC’s website.
eLibrary
To view the full record of documents pertaining to the Gordon Butte Pumped Storage Project please visit FERC’s eLibrary at the link to the right, click on “Docket Search” and enter P-13642 into the “Docket Number” box.
License Application - 10/1/15
On October 1, 2015 GBEP submitted our License Application. FERC accepted the license without deficiency on November 16, 2015. To view the License Application for the Gordon Butte Pumped Storage Hydro Project, click on the link to the right.
FERC Extension of the Commencement of Construction Deadline
On September 5, 2018 and July 21, 2020 the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued an Extension of the Commencement of Construction Deadline for the Gordon Butte Pumped Storage Project, Project No. P-13642, Article 301.
FERC Order Issuing Original License for the Gordon Butte Pumped Storage Project
On December 14, 2016 the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission entered into the Federal Register an Order Issuing Original License to GB Energy Park LLC for the Gordon Butte Closed Loop Pumped Storage Hydro Project (P-13642).
PAD and NOI - 4/30/13
On April 30th, 2013, GB Energy Park filed a preliminary application document (PAD) and notice of intent (NOI) with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Transcript of Public Meeting and Site Visit - 8/22/13
GB Energy Park held a public meeting in Harlowton, MT on August 22nd, 2013. To view the full transcript of that meeting, click on the link to the right.
Preliminary Permit
To view the Preliminary Permit for the Gordon Butte Pumped Storage Hydro Project, click on the link to the right.