Hydropower Cost Relief in Colorado River Basin
New rules exempt hydropower providers in the Colorado River Basin from certain operation, maintenance, and construction costs when facilities cannot generate power due to dry conditions. This means these costs will not be passed on to power consumers, potentially stabilizing electricity prices in the region. The bill does not alter water rights.
Key points
Hydropower contractors are exempt from operations and maintenance costs during dry periods when facilities cannot generate power.
Construction costs are not recovered from contractors if facilities produce no power for over 180 days.
These costs become non-reimbursable to the U.S. government, potentially stabilizing energy prices for consumers.
The bill does not change existing water rights for any entity.
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