October 5, 2024

hydropower

Cold Forces NW to Dip More Deeply into EIM as Avista Joins
Pacific Northwest members reaped an unusually large chunk of the Western EIM's benefits in the first quarter, leaning on it to keep up with demand.
Washington, Nevada Join 100% Clean Energy Movement
Washington state lawmakers approved legislation Monday requiring the state to rely entirely on zero-emissions and renewable energy by 2045.
FERC OKs Quicker Hydro License Process
FERC finalized a streamlined licensing process for hydropower projects at non-powered dams and closed-loop pumped storage projects.
CAISO Board OKs Market Power Mitigation Remedy
CAISO’s Board unanimously approved a proposal to address concerns that the ISO’s market power mitigation rules disincentivize participation in the EIM.
Klamath Dam Licensing Must Proceed, Court Rules
The Hoopa Valley Tribe scored a victory after the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled FERC must act on licensing review for the Klamath Hydro Project.
DC Circuit Denies NC Complaint over Yadkin Project
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition by North Carolina to overturn several FERC decisions that kept the state from acquiring the system of dams on the Yadkin River.
Closed Michigan Dam Loses Rehearing Bid
FERC did not budge on its decision to revoke the license of a hydropower plant in Michigan over the owner's longstanding noncompliance with safety measures.
FERC Upholds Michigan Dam Closure over Safety Fears
FERC said that it will not delay its decision to shut down Michigan's Edenville Dam hydropower dam over safety violations.
California Energy Commission
Can Calif. Go All Green Without a Western RTO?
California may be able to meet its carbon goal by 2045, but it’s going to be more difficult and more expensive without a Western RTO, advocates contend.
Governor's office
Calif. Gov. Signs Clean Energy Act Before Climate Summit
Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation requiring California to get 100% of its power from renewable and other zero-carbon resources by 2045.

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