CleanTechnica•5 months ago
Hydropower, Energy Dominance, And Tribal Rights
- •FERC is under pressure from the Energy Secretary to eliminate a policy that grants Native American tribes control over energy projects on their lands.
- •This potential policy reversal primarily impacts hydropower projects, which are frequently located on or near tribal territories.
- •Developers and IPPs should anticipate increased regulatory uncertainty, potential changes in project siting and permitting processes, and evolving stakeholder engagement requirements if tribal control policies are altered.
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