Navigating Hydropower Relicensing Challenges

This chapter examines the vital role of hydropower in integrating renewable energy into the U.S. energy grid, highlighting its capacity to support significant variable renewables. It delves into the complexities and regulatory challenges faced by hydropower facilities during relicensing, which often jeopardize their continued operation. The discussion underscores the need for reform in the licensing process to ensure the sustainability and economic viability of hydropower amidst evolving energy markets.