PBS NewsHour

Increasing hydropower hits a bipartisan sweet spot

Clip: 02/11/2015 | 5m 43s

Energy will be a key issue for the new Congress, and hydropower is one of the few areas of agreement between Democrats and Republicans. Legislative changes have made it easier to develop small-scale hydroelectric projects and both parties find it advantageous. Special correspondent Dan Boyce of Inside Energy reports on what else proponents are seeking from lawmakers.

Aired: 02/11/15 | Rating: NR

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