Topic
Hydropower
85 published works
Environmental Law Prof Blog
Designing the 4ºC Electricity System to Achieve a 2ºC Future
In August, 2021, for the first time ever, the federal government declared a water shortage in the Colorado River basin. While the declaration was not necessarily surprising—the Colorado River has…
Washington Energy Report
Senators Murkowski and Cantwell Introduce Bipartisan Hydropower Legislation
By Elizabeth McCormick, Chuck Sensiba
In June 2021, Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) introduced The Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectric and River Restoration Act of 2021, which would establish a tax credit for…
Energy and Utilities
Hydropower Provisions Included in 2021 Appropriations Bill
By Elizabeth McCormick, Chuck Sensiba
On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which includes a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill for fiscal year (FY) 2021 along with $900 billion in…
Washington Energy Report
Hydropower Provisions Included in 2021 Appropriations Bill
By Elizabeth McCormick, Chuck Sensiba
On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which includes a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill for fiscal year (FY) 2021 along with $900 billion…
Energy and Utilities
Hydropower Advocates and Environmental Groups Reach Historic Agreement
By Elizabeth McCormick, Chuck Sensiba
On Tuesday, October 13, the National Hydropower Association (NHA) announced its partnership with American Rivers, the World Wildlife Fund, and other environmental groups in a “Joint Statement of Collaboration on…
Environmental Law & Policy Monitor
Hydropower Advocates and Environmental Groups Reach Historic Agreement
By Elizabeth McCormick, Chuck Sensiba
On Tuesday, October 13, the National Hydropower Association (NHA) announced its partnership with American Rivers, the World Wildlife Fund, and other environmental groups in a “Joint Statement of Collaboration on…
Washington Energy Report
Hydropower Advocates and Environmental Groups Reach Historic Agreement
By Elizabeth McCormick, Chuck Sensiba
On Tuesday, October 13, the National Hydropower Association (NHA) announced its partnership with American Rivers, the World Wildlife Fund, and other environmental groups in a “Joint Statement of Collaboration on…
Energy Forward
US Energy Regulator Considers Financial Requirements for Hydropower Projects
By J. Paul Forrester, Mark C. Williams
At its last formal meeting during the Trump administration, the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission opened a Notice of Inquiry to determine whether to impose financial assurance requirements on hydropower…
Washington Energy Report
FERC Issues Federal Power Act “Exemption” in Lieu of Relicensing to Colorado Hydropower Project
By Elizabeth McCormick, Chuck Sensiba
On July 2, 2020, FERC staff issued an order granting an exemption from licensing to the City and County of Denver, Colorado, through its Board of Water Commissioners (“Denver Water”)…
Washington Energy Report
Federal Hydropower Legislative Proposals Introduced on Capitol Hill
By Elizabeth McCormick, Chuck Sensiba
Throughout June 2020, a number of legislative proposals poised to impact hydropower resources have been introduced in Congress. On Monday, June 22, Democratic members of the House of Representatives released…