Small Hydro Legislation Signed By President Obama

By Staff
SustainableBusiness.com

Last week, President Obama had a rare moment where he signed legislation passed by both houses in Congress – two bills make it easier to develop small hydropower in the US.

They streamline the process for generating more energy from existing dams, canals and other structures – no new construction required.

The bills are the first significant piece of energy legislation to come out of Congress since the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and will further diversify US energy sources.  Read more