City of Tacoma, Washington: Notice of Application for Non-Capacity Amendment of License for Cushman Hydroelectric Project
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has accepted an application from the City of Tacoma, Washington, to perform a non-capacity efficiency rewind on Unit 32 of the Cushman No. 2 Powerhouse at the Cushman Hydroelectric Project (Project No. 460-120). The unit, originally installed in 1930, will undergo a generator rewind entirely inside the existing powerhouse with no external ground disturbance. After the upgrade, the generator capacity will increase from 27 MW to 30 MW while the turbine capacity remains unchanged. The purpose is to improve reliability and extend the service life of the equipment. Comments, motions to intervene, and protests must be filed by April 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Key Changes
- Non-capacity amendment to Project No. 460-120 for generator rewind on Unit 32
- Generator capacity increases from 27 MW to 30 MW; turbine capacity unchanged
- All work performed inside existing Cushman No. 2 Powerhouse with no external ground disturbance
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