Butte Water District Hydrokinetic Turbine Application
Summary
SCH Number
2012078064
Public Agency
Butte Water District
Document Title
Butte Water District Hydrokinetic Turbine Application
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/6/2012
Document Description
The project is a two month pilot of a new hydrokinetic turbine technology that generates electricity from water currents. This low-RPM, low-impact turbine will not affect that canal's water flow or quality, and will generate clean, emission-free electricity that will be directly connected to a local load for the pilot duration.
Contact Information
Name
Mark Orme
Agency Name
Butte Water District
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Butte
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
S:15328
Reasons for Exemption
Porject will not have any significant adverse effects to the environment.
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