The Senate passed a bipartisan bill Tuesday that would benefit the hydropower industry.
The bill, S. 1020, from Sens. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and John Fetterman (D-Pa.), would allow for hydropower projects that had Federal Energy Regulatory Commission licenses issued before 2020 to petition the agency to extend their license for an additional six years, in two-year increments. It passed by unanimous consent.
“Energy security is national security, and hydropower delivers a reliable energy source for many Montanans,” Daines said in a statement introducing the bill.
“Many of our hydropower projects have been held up due to supply chain shortages and this bipartisan bill will revive projects that support Montana jobs and keep costs low for our families. “
