FLOWS Act Fair Licensing for Operations of Water Structures Act
To amend the Federal Power Act to address certain alterations in, and the maintenance and repair of, project works, to provide for the licensing of micro hydrokinetic energy projects, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB9806, proposes to make changes to the Federal Power Act. It focuses on how certain changes, maintenance, and repairs of hydroelectric projects are handled. It also aims to create a licensing process for small-scale hydrokinetic energy projects, which use water flow to generate electricity.
This bill would affect hydroelectric project owners and operators, as well as potential small-scale hydrokinetic energy project developers. By updating the rules around project changes and maintenance, it could streamline processes and improve safety. The licensing for micro projects could encourage more renewable energy development.
HB9806 was introduced on July 21, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for further review. As of now, the bill is in its initial stages, and no further actions have been taken yet.
