Proposed Revision to Federal Land Use Rates

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a proposal to revise the methodology that calculates rental rates for the use of government lands by hydropower projects.

FERC-regulated hydropower licensees must pay an annual charge to compensate the U.S. government for the use of federal lands.

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Department of Energy Finances Rooftop Solar, Hydro Power Projects

WASHINGTON — The Department of Energy (DOE) granted SolarCity Corp. a conditional commitment for a $344 million loan to support a record expansion of residential rooftop solar power in the United States.

Under the conditional commitment for the partial guarantee of the SolarStrong Project, the San Mateo, Calif.-based solar service provider will install, own and operate up to 160,000 rooftop solar installations on as many as 124 U.S. military bases in up to 33 states.  

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