Dams & Hydropower
Updated FERC requirements for new hydropower licenses
June 29, 2021
FERC eliminated the need to file Exhibits B, C, and D on new applications for certain major hydroelectric projects.
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National Dam Safety Awareness Day
May 27, 2021
Before you hit the water this summer, be sure to spend some time learning about the hazards dams present, observe warning signs, and don't forget ...
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Money, money everywhere, nor any spent on dams
May 5, 2021
The new infrastructure plan has $0 targeted directly to the Dams sector—an area critical for the continued health and safety of our nation. What can ...
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5 answers about RIDM for FERC dam safety
April 6, 2021
FERC has begun using risk-informed decision making (RIDM) to evaluate dam safety planning decisions. What does this mean?
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Mead & Hunt wins Best of State award from ACEC-Wisconsin
February 23, 2021
Mead & Hunt won a Best of State award from ACEC-Wisconsin for our Little Falls Dam Reconstruction project at the Willow River State Park. Congratulations ...
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15-year FERC hydropower license extension—is it possible?
December 10, 2020
How did the City of Crystal Falls obtain a 15-year extension for its Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Hydropower license? Learn more here.
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What could the 2020 election results mean for Hydro?
December 2, 2020
A recent NHA virtual event explored 3 main areas of potential impact: legislative, regulatory, and wholesale energy markets.
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Oroville happened. FERC responded.
July 21, 2020
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced updates to their guidelines driven by the Oroville incident and a review of their own dam safety program.
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FERC approves Wisconsin River license extensions
March 31, 2020
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved license extensions for hydroelectric project owners through the Wisconsin River basin.
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FERC Dam Safety Submittals during the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 25, 2020
What can we as dam owners and dam safety professionals do to improve communications with the FERC in the coming weeks and months?
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