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HR 2160119th CongressIn Committee
Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act
Introduced: Mar 14, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3] (R-Nebraska)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
Creates a 30% tax credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities to improve clean energy production, grid reliability, and river ecosystem health.
Key Points
- 1Establishes 30% tax credit for hydropower improvement property
- 2Covers fish passage improvements, water quality maintenance, dam safety upgrades
- 3Includes removal of obsolete river obstructions and approved remote dams
- 4Allows elective payment and transfer of credit provisions
- 5Requires FERC or state approval for projects before January 1, 2032
- 6Effective for property placed in service after December 31, 2022
Impact Areas
Hydroelectric power industryRenewable energy sectorRiver conservation and ecosystem restorationElectric grid reliabilityRural and remote communities with microgrids
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