In the article “Hydropower was spared in the GOP tax bill, but licensing remains a hurdle,” Marketplace discusses the impact of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” on tax credits for renewable energy, focusing specifically on hydropower. With insights from experts such as Caitlin Grady of GW Engineering, the article highlights that while hydropower was the least affected by the bill, it still faces significant challenges due to permitting and licensing issues.
Here is an excerpt from the article: “Depending on where you are in the country, you could have as many as 10 or more different entities that have a right to have a permit in the process,” said Catilin Grady, an associate engineering professor at George Washington University.
Read the full article on Marketplace.