HRC Coalition members in Washington State filed comments on the Enloe Hydroelectric Project on the Similkameen River. Due to the inadequate analysis of the record, Coalition members found this project to be not yet ready for Environmental Analysis.
HRC Coalition Members File Joint Comments on Enloe Hydroelectric Project
By: Rich Bowers Thursday March 11, 2010
Region: Northwest Key Words: fish passage | historic range | instream flow | new license | project economics | Shakers Bend Project States: Washington HRC Coalition members in Washington State filed comments on the Enloe Hydroelectric Project on the Similkameen River. Due to the inadequate analysis of the record, Coalition members found this project to be not yet ready for Environmental Analysis.
![]() More Hydropower Projects Seek LIHI Certification
By: Rupak Thapaliya Monday January 4, 2010
Key Words: Bear River | Brookfield | Connecticut River | Deerfield River | Lewis River | LIHI | low impact | PacifiCorp | renewable energy | Rogue River | Snake River
Project:
Merwin : P-935 | Bear River : P-20 | Cutler Plant : P-2420
The last day of 2009 saw seven hydropower projects filing their application for certification with the Low Impact Hydropower Institute. In 2009 alone, the Institute issued certifications for nine projects throughout the country. So far, there are 46 LIHI certified projects in 24 states.
![]() Snohomish County Eyes to Build Tidal Project
By: Rupak Thapaliya Thursday December 31, 2009
Region: Northwest Key Words: Hydrokinetics | marine energy | MHK | new license | pilot licensing | Puget Sound | tidal | tidal hydrokinetic States: Washington The Snohomish County PUD No. 1 in Washington has further advanced in its intent to build and operate a tidal energy project in the Admirarty Inlet. Earlier this week, the PUD filed its draft license application with FERC.
![]() Washington's Hemlock Dam RemovedOn August 4, 2009, Hemlock Dam was removed on Washington's Trout Creek, a tributary of the Wind River and the Columbia. ![]() Avista Gets 50-year License for Spokane River Projects
By: Rupak Thapaliya Friday June 19, 2009
Project:
Spokane River : P-2545
Avista Corporation has received a new 50-year license to operate its Spokane River hydroelectric projects (P-2545) that includes projects in Idaho and Washington.
![]() Hydropower and Washington’s Renewable Energy GoalsThe end of Washington's 2009 legislative session saw constituent based Initiative 937 protected and still in effect -- but not without almost daily changes to both energy and river impacts. ![]() Spokane River Settlement FinalizedSpokane Falls to Flow Full-Time ![]() Hydropower and Washington’s Renewable Energy GoalsHydropower and Washington’s Renewable In support of Washington's citizen based Initiative 937 (promoting development of renewable energy and the new jobs, investment, science and economy this would mean for the state), the Hydropower Reform Coalition developed this Hydropower FAQ to offset the call to build new dams and to allow these dams to be eligible to review renewable energy credits.
![]() Rocky Reach Hydro in Washington Gets 43-year License
By: Rupak Thapaliya Monday February 23, 2009
Project:
Rocky Reach : P-2145
FERC has issued a 43-year license to the Chelan County PUD in Washington for continued operation of the Rocky Reach Hydroelectric Project.
![]() First License for Wave Energy SurrenderedFinavera Renewables, the first licensee for a wave energy project, has surrendered its license before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
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