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| Project OperationsHow 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…
- Powerhouse Article | Project Operations
New Endangered Species Act Regulations: How Are You Affected?
Last month, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service (Services) published three rules in the…
- Powerhouse Article | Policy Drivers
How the Overturning of Chevron Impacts Water Power
In June, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Chevron doctrine, thereby sharply curtailing federal agency power. While the immediate…
- Powerhouse Article | Regulatory Insights
Hydropower Permitting – A Focus on Wetlands
Under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is authorized to issue permits…
- Powerhouse Article | Events
The Top Three Takeaways from Water Power Week 2024
The Water Power Week in Washington D.C. policy conference, which took place two weeks ago in the nation's capital,…
- Powerhouse Article | Regulatory Insights
What’s In Store for Water Power Regulations in 2024?
With the year underway, the water power industry can expect to see significant announcements for finalized federal regulations in…
- Powerhouse Article | Policy Drivers
What is at Stake for Water Power on Capitol Hill in 2024?
With 2024 underway, NHA has identified both challenges and opportunities for the water power industry as it moves forward…
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Philip Moeller, Executive Vice President, Business Operations and Regulatory Affairs, at Edison Electric Institute, to Speak at Waterpower Week
During NHA's upcoming Waterpower Week in Washington D.C., which runs March 13-15, Philip Moeller, Executive Vice President, Business Operations…
- Powerhouse Article | Events
What’s Happening at Waterpower Week?
Waterpower Week in Washington D.C., is next month! Join National Hydropower Association from March 13 - 15, 2024, for…
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Wrapping Up – NHA’s 2023 Highlights
With December nearly over, National Hydropower Association compiled an overview to reflect on the year’s many successes, highlights, and…
- Powerhouse Article | Policy Drivers
Hydropower Industry’s Response to DOE Funding Shows Huge Need for Investment in Hydro Infrastructure
The hydropower industry’s response to the U.S. Department of Energy’s 243 and 247 programs highlights the huge need for…
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Four Reasons to Attend NHA’s 2023 Northeast Regional Meeting
The Northeast Regional Meeting takes place July 25 and 26 in Springfield, Massachusetts, and it's an excellent opportunity for…
- Powerhouse Article | Electricity Markets
Why the RTO Stakeholder Process Matters for Hydropower Owners and Operators
Understanding the Regional Transmission Operator (RTO) process is important for hydropower owners and operators selling power. By taking part…
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What Was Top of Mind for Waterpower in 2022?
The National Hydropower Association looks back at the five most read POWERHOUSE articles of 2022 to provide readers with…
- Powerhouse Article | Policy Drivers
Breaking Down the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
The Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law could transform the U.S. waterpower industry via billions of dollars…
- Powerhouse Article | Events
Clean Currents 2022 – Top Four Takeaways
Attendees of Clean Currents 2022, which ran the week of October 17, in Sacramento, CA, came away with business…
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New to Hydro Regulations? This FERC 101 Workshop Can Help
If you’re new to hydropower, we recommend signing up for this “Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 101” workshop. The half-day…
- Powerhouse Article | Policy Drivers
Unpacking the Inflation Reduction Act: What’s In It For Waterpower?
The U.S. House passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and several NHA tax priorities were included: incentives for pumped…
- Powerhouse Article | Regulatory Insights
Two Court of Appeals Decisions Threaten to Eviscerate State Water Quality Certification One-Year Timeline
Recent decisions by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit and the Ninth Circuit could reshape how…
- Powerhouse Article | Regulatory Insights
Changing NEPA Implementation and What That May Mean for Hydropower
The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) recently published a final rule reversing changes made to the National…
