The annual net benefits of operating and maintaining the four projects were calculated to be $46.8 million, $29.9 million, $42.9 million and almost $32.2 million, respectively after FERC recommended additional improvements to those already planned.
SEC is using the alternative licensing process and has not sought to increase installed capacity at the four projects, which are part of the Big Creek system that has three other projects. The entire system in the Upper San Joaquin river basin has seven FERC licenses and operates in an integrated manner to maximize hydroelectric output from its nine plants, six major reservoirs and associated facilities.
