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Permits Hydropower

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Congress might make it easier for us to transition to renewable energy but the States say not so fast.

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As the climate crisis continues, we're now on the verge of meeting our energy needs through a combination of water, wind, and sun generated electricity. Sadly many Federal and State permits are needed to get that cleaner...more

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Transitioning from fossil fuels requires something to transition to.

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On the same day that Maine's highest court was pondering whether 25 percent of Maine's registered voters will successfully prevent hydropower from Canada from reaching New England, E&E published this prediction of...more

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Pumped Hydro Storage Project/Little Colorado River: Waterkeeper Challenge/Intervention in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission...

The Waterkeeper Alliance, Inc., and other organizations (collectively, “Waterkeeper”) filed a Motion to Intervene (“Motion”) in a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) proceeding. The challenged project involves a...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Environmental Law

Deadlines For Permit Issuance Are Double-Edged Swords

On January 25, 2019, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that applicants for licenses under the Federal Power Act may not reach private agreements with states to circumvent the FPA requirement that states act on water...more

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