GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - The Bureau of Reclamation invites members of the press and public to a virtual meeting with the Taylor River Hydro, LLC (a joint entity between the Uncompahgre Water Users Association and Gunnison County Electric Association) to negotiate a lease of power privilege contract. The lease will deliver on a Department of the Interior commitment to facilitate development of non-federal hydropower generation on Reclamation projects. The proposed 500 kilowatt power plant will be located at Taylor Park Dam and will not interfere or conflict with current operations or existing agreements.
What: Public meeting to negotiate the Taylor Park Dam lease of power privilege contract.
When: Friday, Nov. 19, at 11 a.m.
Where: Due to COVID-19 precautions and concern for public safety, this meeting will be virtually conducted via Microsoft Teams.
Why: The contract to be negotiated will provide terms and conditions to use Reclamation facilities for non-federal hydropower generation. All negotiations are open to the public. Observers will have the opportunity to ask questions and offer comments pertaining to the contract during a 30-minute comment period following the negotiation session.
The proposed contract and other pertinent documents are available by contacting Ryan Christianson at rchristianson@usbr.gov or 970-248-0652. For information on how to join the Microsoft Teams meeting, contact Justyn Liff at jliff@usbr.gov or 970-248-0625.
Source: Bureau of Reclamation
