hydroelectricity

Some states have abundant hydroelectric power, as in the Pacific Northwest.

Meanwhile, 62 percent of the energy capacity will come from fossil fuels, including coal and natural gas, and another 17 percent from hydroelectric power.

Because the proposed operation would run primarily on hydroelectric power, they estimate that putting to use just 30% of the most reactive tailings from the mines would make the operation carbon neutral.

The Rule does allow exceptions for hydroelectric projects, mines, and community interties—in fact, each of the 57 projects applied for in the Tongass has been permitted.

Its sites also include British Columbia and Quebec in Canada—two provinces with massive hydroelectric capacity.