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July 3, 2024

hydropower

Troubled Waters for Powerex in EIM
Powerex is navigating a turbulent relationship with EIM rules the company says undercut the value of its hydro power resources.
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PGE, BPA Sign 5-Year Hydro PPAs
Portland General Electric and the Bonneville Power Administration said Wednesday they have signed two agreements that will help PGE avert a generation shortage after it shuts down its coal-fired Boardman Generating Station in 2020.
Court Backs FERC in Hydro License Dispute
FERC adequately explained why it limited Duke Energy Carolina to a 40-year extension on a hydropower project, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.
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Mass. Picks Avangrid Project as Northern Pass Backup
Massachusetts has selected Central Maine Power's transmission project as the alternative to Northern Pass for the state’s clean energy solicitation.
Michigan Dam Ordered Shut over Safety Breaches
FERC ordered the shutdown of Boyce Hydro’s 4.8-MW Edenville Dam in northern Michigan over longtime safety violations.
Oroville Dam Faces Lawsuit, Relicensing Threat
Local officials filed a scathing lawsuit alleging corruption at the state’s main water agency and lawmakers called for FERC to delay the Oroville Dam’s relicensing.
FERC Denies FirstLight Hydro Capacity Change
FERC denied FirstLight’s request to change reservoir levels at its Northfield Mountain hydro plant, citing the potential impact on an endangered species.
Michigan Dam Faces Shutdown over Longtime Safety Concerns
FERC has given a Michigan hydropower company until March 1 to correct serious violations of federal safety regulations or once again face an order to shut down.
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Hydro, Jointly Owned Coal Face EIM Challenges
Speakers at a CAISO Regional Issues Forum discussed their approach to effectively integrating hydropower, coal and jointly owned plants into the EIM.
FERC May Consider Hydro License Changes
FERC may consider additional changes to its hydropower licensing rules following a review prompted an executive order by President Trump.

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