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    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    World's largest hydroelectric power event earns industry honors

    05/09/2013

    HydroVision International -- the world's largest event dedicated to the hydroelectric power industry -- has again been recognized by Trade Show Executive as one of the fastest-growing tradeshows in the United States.

    Senate Energy Committee passes hydroelectric power bills to full Senate for voting

    05/08/2013

    Three pieces of hydroelectric power legislation have received unanimous approval from the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, positioning them for voting in the full Senate.

    Brazil's 11.2-GW Belo Monte hydropower project on hold again

    05/06/2013

    Work at the controversial Belo Monte hydropower plants has been delayed once more as representatives from a number of indigenous groups have occupied one of the project's three construction sites.

    Industry expert discusses upcoming International Hydropower Association World Congress

    05/06/2013

    Dr. Cecilia Tortaada, President of the Third World Centre for Water Management, recently took time to discuss the International Hydropower Association 2013 World Congress with HRW-Hydro Review Worldwide Chief Editor David Appleyard.

    Mexico approves revised hydropower project regulatory policies

    05/03/2013

    Mexico's congress has changed its renewable energy and energy transition law to include larger hydroelectric projects in the country's definition of "renewable", provided they satisfy a certain criteria.

    Study will evaluate two Manitoba Hydro project proposals

    04/30/2013

    The Manitoba government has announced the terms of reference that will be used to evaluate Manitoba Hydro's proposal to build two new hydropower projects in the province's northern region, HydroWorld.com has learned.

    IHA to highlight hydroelectric power sustainability at upcoming 2013 World Congress

    04/29/2013

    With the International Hydropower Association's 2013 World Congress just a few weeks away, the organization said attendees will be able to learn from practical case studies prepared by IHA's sustainability experts during a number of focus sessions and side meetings.

    OWA releases film documenting hydropower project's development

    04/26/2013

    The Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) -- a Canadian hydroelectric power advocacy group -- has released a new documentary that highlights partnerships between First Nation groups and hydropower developers.

    Senate Energy Committee receives testimony on hydroelectric power legislation package

    04/24/2013

    Four pieces of legislation that could significantly improve the landscape for American hydroelectric power development took another step forward earlier this week by appearing before the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

    Chu leaves Department of Energy while Moniz awaits confirmation

    04/23/2013

    As of April 22, Steven Chu has served his last day at the Department of Energy (DOE) as its secretary.

    Support for hydroelectric power strong, Wyden and McMorris Rodgers tell NHA audience

    04/22/2013

    More than 500 attendees at the National Hydropower Association Annual Conference roared to their feet as Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers took to the podium during the event's opening session earlier today.

    CEO roundtable set to deliver hydro sector insights

    04/22/2013

    One of the most exciting sessions scheduled for the forthcoming International Hydropower Association World Congress in Kuching, Malaysia, is the Chief Executive Officer roundtable in which the heads of some of the world’s most influential hydro companies explore the central theme of what is modern hydropower?

    Senate committee approves Obama's Department of Energy nomination

    04/22/2013

    The U.S. Senate's Energy and Natural Resources Committee has approved President Barack Obama's selection to head the Department of Energy by a 21-1 vote, HydroWorld.com has learned.

    FERC rulemaking to advance cyber security for bulk electric system

    04/19/2013

    The Federal Energy Regulatory has issued a proposed rulemaking to update Critical Infrastructure Protection Reliability Standards by expanding cyber security standards for the bulk electricity system, including hydroelectric projects.

    Preliminary guide for world's largest hydroelectric power event available online now

    04/18/2013

    Those planning to attend the world's largest event dedicated to the hydroelectric power industry can get a head start on their scheduling with the HydroVision International 2013 Preliminary Event Guide.

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