S. 1020 — A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.

S. 1020 — A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this legislation is to give hydropower project developers more time to start construction on certain projects. Specifically, it allows for an extension of the timeline for commencing construction on hydropower projects that were licensed before March 13, 2020. This is intended to support the development of renewable energy sources and ensure that projects can move forward despite potential delays.