The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in the U.S. released its five-year strategic plan (for Fiscal Year 2022 through 2026), which includes improving the siting and review process for hydroelectric projects along with interstate gas pipelines and LNG facilities.
FERC licenses non-federal hydropower projects. About 340 applications to relicense hydroelectric facilities are expected to be filed between FY2021 and FY2031, which is about one-third of all active FERC-issued licenses. In the plan, the commission said it is committed to timely review of license applications and ensuring transparency regarding the potential environmental impacts and required mitigation measures.
