Hydropower and Washington’s Renewable
Energy Goals

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. 

In May 2007, Okanogan PUD filed for a preliminary permit to study construction of hydroelectric facilities on a new 260-foot tall dam on Shanker's Bend on the Similkameen River in north-central Washington. October 12, 2007 was the deadline for comments and interventions on this project.