Bill Allowing Hydropower Deadline Extensions Passed by House

A bill aimed at boosting hydropower projects passed the House on Tuesday.

The bill (S.1020) , which was approved 394-14, enables the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend deadlines for hydropower projects that were issued before March 13, 2020, for up to six years beyond the current eight-year extension.

Known as the Build More Hydro bill, it was sponsored in the upper chamber by Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and had the backing of Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.). It passed the Senate by unanimous consent in July before heading to the House.

Hydropower is a source of renewable energy ...