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FERC Pauses Pumped Storage Project | Cheyenne News
FERC has paused its decision on a massive pumped-storage hydro project near Seminoe Reservoir, giving the Bureau of Land Management time to conduct a deeper environmental review and revise land use plans — a major win for critics worried about wildlife, especially bighorn sheep and the Miracle Mile trout fishery, and local economies dependent on them. While rPlus Hydro claims the project will cut energy costs by storing cheap daytime power for peak evening use, opponents argue it threatens natural resources and demand stronger protections. With more public input now possible, advocates like…
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