Pacific Northwest BiOp once again rejected by court
The U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon ruled on May 4 that the 2014 Columbia Basin salmon biological opinion violates the Endangered Species Act and National Environmental Policy Act, and declared it invalid.
What’s Next? EU, US and Colombia Show They’re Moving Forward with the Paris Agreement
Less than two weeks after 175 nations signed the pivotal Paris Agreement on climate change, a question lingers: What happens now?
Report says hydropower can provide India sustainable energy security
A report released this month by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) indicates hydropower development in India can play a crucial role in the country’s sustainable energy security if sites for new installed capacity -- among other things -- are accessible, stable and affordable.
Cemig kicks off 2016 with strong investment in hydropower
Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais (Cemig) of Brazil recently released its first quarter earnings and revealed it has already spent almost half of its forecast investment total for 2016, spending BRL2.15 billion (US$610 million) from January to March, according to BNamericas.
EEP awards contract to build 2,200-MW Koysha hydroelectric plant
Italian construction and civil engineering firm Salini Impregilo has been awarded a US$2.8 billion contract to build the 2,200-MW Koysha hydropower plant in Ethiopia.
Dedication ceremony held for 105-MW Meldahl hydroelectric plant in Kentucky
American Municipal Power and the city of Hamilton held a dedication ceremony for the 105-MW Meldahl hydroelectric plant on June 2.
CHA launches online hydropower map during annual forum in Ottawa
On June 8, during its annual forum held in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, the Canadian Hydropower Association announced the availability of an online map that depicts the country’s hydropower resources. Developed in coordination with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS), CHA said the map is a tool to explore the story of Canadian hydropower development and learn about one of Canada’s greatest resources.
Raising Our Game in Clean Energy Innovation
Recently I traveled to San Francisco to participate in international efforts to meet the challenge of climate change and accelerate the global transition to clean energy. The main event was the Seventh Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM7), a meeting of 23 countries and the European Commission.
Developers of 99.9-MW Glyn Rhonwy pumped-storage project withdraw permit applications
Hydroelectric power developer Snowdonia Pumped Hydro has withdrawn its application for environmental permits for the 99.9-MW Glyn Rhonwy pumped-storage plant from Natural Resources Wales.
Gilkes begins construction of three small hydroelectric plants in Scotland
Hydroelectric power developer Gilkes Energy has begun construction on a trio of small hydro projects, all of which are to be located on the Attadale Estate near Loch Carron, Scotland.