FERC Licensing 101

FERC Licensing 101

This introductory training introduced how hydropower licensing works, what you can achieve during a project licensing, how the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission works, and strategies for getting involved. Presenters: Colleen McNally-Murphy, Associate National...
WorkshOPP: Tips for Powerful Comments

WorkshOPP: Tips for Powerful Comments

This workshop from FERC’s Office of Public Participation (OPP) provided useful information on what FERC is looking for in comments and how participants can be effective in filings.   Commissioner Danly made the following points: (minute 4:12) Any comment...
Sample Study Request for Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Sample Study Request for Greenhouse Gas Emissions

This sample study request proposes an assessment of the net greenhouse gas emissions from a hydropower project. It contains the scientific background and legal background for the request, including sections on goals and objectives, public interest considerations, existing information/need for additional information, project nexus, methodology, and level of cost and effort.