Overcoming anti-hydro policies in the Ohio River Basin

Journal Article · Fri Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1991 · Hydro Review; (United States)

OSTI ID:5590700

Kissel, P C; Robbins, A I ^[1]

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1. Baller Hammett, Washington, DC (United States)

This article focuses on the need to develop a national energy policy, with hydroelectric power playing a greater role. As an example of the consequences of a lack of a cohesive policy, the authors use the regulatory battles taking place over the development of hydroelectric power in the Ohio River Basin. Sixteen potential plants could provide 1,560 gigawatts of power and have been granted licenses, but the Department of the Interior appealed the license authorization. A slew of demands by other regulatory agencies are also hampering development.

• OSTI ID: 5590700
• Journal Information: Hydro Review; (United States), Journal Name: Hydro Review; (United States) Vol. 10:1; ISSN HYREE8; ISSN 0884-0385
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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