Big news! The Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act (H.R. 4045) has been advanced by the House Energy and Commerce Committee with bipartisan support. This bill would protect and expand #hydropower assets by streamlining the FERC licensing process. Now, we're aimed at bringing it to the floor of the House of Representatives for a vote. Thanks to Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers for championing this bill and the bipartisan group of Members who voted to move it forward. Read more about this priority here:
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📢 NHA is calling for streamlined hydropower licensing reform to ensure the resilience of the U.S. power grid. With nearly half of the non-federal hydropower fleet's licenses expiring by 2035, the licensing process poses a threat to 17 GW of energy. Extreme weather events further emphasize the need for reliable power, making hydropower a crucial resource. Senators Steve Daines (R-MT) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) have introduced bipartisan legislation, "The Community and Hydropower Improvement Act," to modernize the licensing process. The bill aims to establish shorter timelines for licensing decisions, increase certainty, and support low-impact projects. The White House also recognizes the significance of hydropower licensing reform. https://hubs.li/Q01Tc7Yv0 #Hydropower #EnergySecurity #CleanEnergyTransition
The Importance of Streamlining Hydropower Licensing Reform - National Hydropower Association
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#Hydropower is a crucial US #cleanenergy resource - but without licensing reform, many facilities may decommission. In a new guest blog, Brittney May of the National Hydropower Association explains how the bipartisan Community and Hydropower Improvement Act would safeguard and increase hydro production: https://lnkd.in/epcKVuhm
The Importance of Hydropower Licensing Reform
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⚡ Balancing-oriented hydropower operation makes the clean energy transition more affordable and simultaneously boosts water security | Nature Discover more at "voltsbase.com/energy" #Energy #Voltsbase
Balancing-oriented hydropower operation makes the clean energy transition more affordable and simultaneously boosts water security
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4moNot aggressive enough. Plants in relicensing should continue under the existing license until new license is granted. License applicant should be simplified with minimal study and environmental review. No 401 requirements