Hydropower may not be the most exciting or new energy out there, maybe because it was old news for so long.
Hydropower has been good for the western United States, which wouldn't be what it is today without it.
The Federal Government is way behind the curve.
An improved, transparent re-licensing process that yields timely results can be a win-win for ratepayers and the environment.
The Federal Government needs to adapt to the times and catch up with the proactive attitude of those who have done and want to do something.
Mr. Denham's bill, H.R. 4582, eliminates an outdated and conflicting fish-doubling requirement imposed by another 1992 law.
Are the Endangered Species Act compliance costs one of the top concerns for your organization?
Thank you very much.
In the case of BPA, the fish and wildlife costs in the rates the agency charges for wholesale power are inordinately large.
This bill, if enacted, will remove this policy from my list.
Today is a step toward making common-sense, bipartisan improvements in Federal law.