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FERC licenses three hydro projects, reports 62-MW Rainbow expansion on line
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued two original hydropower licenses, relicensed a third project, and reported the 62-MW Rainbow expans...
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FERC calls conference on reliability of bulk power systemThe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission plans a technical conference July 9 on reliability of the bulk electricity system. |
FERC approves remaining environmental studies for Alaska's 600-MW Susitna-Watana
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved the remaining 14 environmental studies for the 600-MW Susitna-Watana hydroelectric project, e...
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Latest Regulation & Policy News
Cameroon seeks Sanaga Basin water resources management including hydropower
05/21/2013
Cameroon utility Electricity Development Corp. (EDC) invites expressions of interest from consultants to develop a framework for integrated water resources management in the Sanaga River Basin, site of more than half of Cameroon's 13,700 MW of hydropower potential. |
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IHA releases hydropower project sustainability evaluations
05/20/2013
The International Hydropower Association (IHA) has released a first set of official reports made using its Hydropower Sustainability Assessment Protocol, which evaluates hydroelectric projects and their operators in a number of criteria. |
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Senate confirms President's Secretary of Energy nominee
05/16/2013
The U.S. Senate unanimously approved nominee Ernest Moniz as the nation's new Secretary of Energy with a 97-0 vote in favor earlier today. |
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Hydroelectric project developers receive extension from Panama utility regulator
05/16/2013
The Panama Hydroelectrical Development Company has received an extension from utilities regulator Autoridad Nacional de los Servicios Publicos (Asep) to complete work on the 28-MW Santa Maria hydroelectric project. |
FERC licenses three hydro projects, reports 62-MW Rainbow expansion on line
05/16/2013
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued two original hydropower licenses, relicensed a third project, and reported the 62-MW Rainbow expansion hydro plant went on line in Montana during April. |
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Chinese environmental ministry approves massive Shuangjiangkou hydropower project
05/15/2013
China's Ministry of Environmental Protection has approved what could become the country's tallest hydropower plant, despite concerns regarding the project's impact on plants and rare fish. |
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Kongsberg releases new device for underwater inspections
05/13/2013
Technology manufacturer Kongsberg Mesotech Limited has released a new ultra high-resolution sonar head with applications in underwater inspections of hydropower projects and dams. |
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Court upholds ruling in Cabin Creek hydropower project case
05/10/2013
In a case involving a deadly accident in 2007, three vendors hired by an Xcel Energy subsidiary to do work at a hydroelectric power facility in Colorado have had an earlier legal victory upheld by the Colorado Court of Appeals. |
Government & Regulatory Policies
Cameroon seeks Sanaga Basin water resources management including hydropower
05/21/2013
Cameroon utility Electricity Development Corp. (EDC) invites expressions...
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Senate confirms President's Secretary of Energy nominee
05/16/2013
The U.S. Senate unanimously approved nominee Ernest Moniz as the nation'...
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Hydroelectric project developers receive extension from Panama utility regulator
05/16/2013
The Panama Hydroelectrical Development Company has received an extension...
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Chinese environmental ministry approves massive Shuangjiangkou hydropower project
05/15/2013
China's Ministry of Environmental Protection has approved what could bec...
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Energy Incentives
IHA releases hydropower project sustainability evaluations
05/20/2013
The International Hydropower Association (IHA) has released a first set ...
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IHA to highlight hydroelectric power sustainability at upcoming 2013 World Congress
04/29/2013
With the International Hydropower Association's 2013 World Congress just...
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Hydroelectric power growing worldwide, new IHA report says
04/17/2013
A recently released International Hydropower Association report shows th...
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Connecticut bill would modify state's renewable portfolio standard to include some Canadian hydro
04/04/2013
A bill that would modify Connecticut's current set of renewable portfoli...
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Top 10 Regulation & Energy Policy Articles of 2012
- U.S. House passes Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act
- New legislation seeks to recognize hydropower as renewable, promote industry growth
- Corps' aging hydroelectric infrastructure underfunded, new report says
- South Africa, Congo sign draft treaty for 40,000-MW Grand Inga hydroelectric plant development
- NHA urges hydropower advocates to support three pieces of important legislation
- Holdouts forcing Brazil to alter rate cut scheme
- Senate subcommittee hears testimony on hydropower development legislation
- House subcommittee approves bill that could ease domestic hydropower development
- Proposal could increase state and local authority over shoreline boundaries
- Court denies permit for Brazil's 6,100-MW Sao Luiz do Tapajos hydroelectric plant
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