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How the Upward Trend in Non-Capacity Amendments Delays Hydropower Modernization
For decades, the hydro industry has prioritized licensing and permitting reform, as many inefficiencies in the status quo regulatory framework are causing costly delays and high uncertainty. To better understand the issue, NHA performed an analysis of FERC’s eLibrary data, revealing both an upward trend in non-capacity amendments and a nearly doubled timeframe for the review of license amendments post-2019. These trends allude to a harsh regulatory landscape for hydro and its assets which can be best addressed through increased advocacy to Congress and FERC.
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Clean Currents Workshops On October 8 Help Meet the Critical Need for Hands-On Education
The upcoming Clean Currents in Portland, Oregon, which runs from October 7 - 10, offers the more than 1,000 attendees a diverse array of twelve “deep dive” workshops to meet their educational and professional needs.
The Hydro Heritage Center Returns to Clean Currents for 2024
Part of advocating for hydropower involves celebrating its history, and NHA's Hydro Heritage Center aims to do just that with its presence at Clean Currents in Portland, Oregon. NHA is looking for contributions of artifacts, photographs, and anything that helps tell hydro's story. Additionally, the Center will highlight Reddy Kilowatt, the mascot many electric companies used over the decades to educate the public about electricity. Contact Diane Lear (diane@hydro.org) if you're interested in contributing to the Center.
Connect with Oregon’s Hydro History on a Bike Ride Before Clean Currents
On October 7, at 8:30 AM PT, the pre-Clean Currents bike ride "Tour De NHA" will convene for a 35+ mile ride along Oregon's Willamette River; a shorter, 15 mile version of the ride is also available.
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