The Sacramento Municipal Utility Districtgot a 50-year renewal to operate its hydroelectric projects on the upper American River. The utility operates 11 reservoirs and eight powerhouses in the upper American, which generate 688 megawatts of electricity, representing about 15 percent of SMUD’s annual power. Part of the new license from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission calls for SMUD … Continue reading Feds Give SMUD 50-Year License For Hydroelectric Projects On American River