The year 2013 was a breakout year for American hydropower. Last summer, President Obama signed two bills that will help expand hydropower production: the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act, and the Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydro-power Development and Rural Jobs Act. Both bills take aim at the licensing process for small hydropower projects, with the ultimate goal of providing electricity to more homes and businesses across the U.S. Though small first steps, the fact that both bills passed with overwhelming bipartisan support is a sign that policymakers on Capitol Hill understand the value of sustainable, affordable, reliable, and clean hydropower.
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