House approves bill to expand hydropower
WASHINGTON (AP) " The Republican-controlled House has approved a bill aimed at speeding up hydroelectric power projects in the U.S.The bill, sponsored by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington state, would define hydropower as a renewable energy source and streamline the way projects are licensed. Lawmakers approved the bill Wednesday, 257-166.Power from rivers and streams makes up nearly 70 percent of electricity generated in Washington state and accounts for more than 50 [...]
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