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Rutherford Creek, British Columbia, developed for a “run-of-the-river” hydroelectric project. It begs the question: run of what river? |
September 5, 2009 -- CSPA has joined fellow hydropower advocates in the California Hydropower Reform Coalition (CHRC), as well as advocates focusing on renewable energy, in opposing a scheme by Pacific Gas & Electric Company to import massive amounts of electricity from up to 600 new hydropower developments in
PG&E is attempting to redefine eligibility for “renewable” energy in
As part of CHRC’s continuing advocacy, CHRC has steadfastly and repeatedly opposed this shameful effort to change the rules at the expense of pristine creeks and rivers over a thousand miles away. In the latest skirmish, CSPA, fellow CHRC advocates and others sent a letter today opposing an amendment to SB 14, currently pending in the legislature.