What does Preamble of HR 2074 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To prohibit the breaching of federally operated dams in certain circumstances, and for other purposes,' aims to restrict the breaching of federally operated dams under specific conditions. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 11, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 2074 do?

This bill is formally titled the Protecting Our Water Energy Resources Act.

What does PROHIBITION ON BREACHING OF FEDERALLY OPERATED DAMS. of HR 2074 do?

This section prohibits the Secretary of the Army from breaching a federally operated dam under certain conditions. A breach is prohibited if the Secretary determines it would increase carbon emissions by more than 5 percent, make the impacted waterway less navigable for commercial interests, or increase the price of shipped products by at least 5 percent. A breach is also prohibited if the replacement energy resource would occupy at least 5 percent more land than the dam itself. The Secretary must consult with various agencies when making these determinations, including the Secretaries of Energy, Transportation, Agriculture, and Commerce, as well as relevant state agencies. If the Secretary considers breaching a dam, a study analyzing the dam's land occupancy is required, coordinated with the Secretary of the Interior.

What does PROHIBITION ON RETIREMENT OF ENERGY GENERATION SOURCES. of HR 2074 do?

This section prohibits the retirement of energy generation sources if it would raise customer electricity rates by more than 5 percent. Retirement is also prohibited if it would decrease energy reliability in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and California by more than 5 percent, as determined by the Bonneville Power Administration. Within 30 days of retiring an energy generation source, the Secretary must ensure that at least 100 percent of the baseload generation is replaced. Baseload generation is defined as the minimum amount of electric power supplied to an electrical grid. An energy generation source is defined as a federally operated dam that generates hydropower. The Secretary refers to the Secretary of the Interior for sources operated by the Bureau of Reclamation and the Secretary of the Army for sources operated by the Army Corps of Engineers.

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POWER Act — HR. 2074

Last updated: 3/11/2025 · Introduced: 3/11/2025

Author: Dan Newhouse (R-WA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits the breaching of federally operated dams if it would increase carbon emissions by more than 5 percent, negatively impact commercial navigation, or raise the price of shipped products by at least 5 percent.
The bill restricts the retirement of federally operated hydropower dams if it would increase customer electricity rates by more than 5 percent or decrease energy reliability in specific western states by more than 5 percent.
Following the retirement of a hydropower dam, the bill mandates the immediate replacement of 100 percent of the lost baseload generation.

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