Today, I toured one of the four new hydropower projects underway by the Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association that were impacted by my Hydropower and Rural Jobs Law. According to Steve Fletcher, Manager of the Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association, the law has shortened the permitting process by 3 to 4 months or more, reduced costs by at least 15%, and freed up staff time for other projects. The four projects underway will generate enough electricity to power 6,000 homes here on the West Slope once completed. I’m honored that I was able to lead the charge to pass a commonsense law to cut regulation and help advance these projects across the nation and right here in Colorado. Hydropower is the cheapest and cleanest source of electricity available through modern technology and is a key piece of the all-of-the-above energy plan that I strongly support.
Posted on: Fri, 06 Jun 2014 22:42:50 +0000