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Hydroelectric Projects on Navajo Land

Sector: Hydro • Location: Arizona, United States

Source: Inside Climate News

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Cancelled

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission denied permits for multiple pumped storage hydroelectric projects proposed on the Navajo Nation, citing a lack of support from tribal communities and the need for tribal consent for projects on tribal land. This decision is seen as a step towards acknowledging tribal sovereignty in energy-related projects.

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Closed
Sector
Hydro
Location
Arizona, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Inside Climate News

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The project “Hydroelectric Projects on Navajo Land” is an infrastructure initiative in the Hydro sector, located in Arizona, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Inside Climate News.

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission denied permits for multiple pumped storage hydroelectric projects proposed on the Navajo Nation, citing a lack of support from tribal communities and the need for tribal consent for projects on tribal land. This decision is seen as a step towards acknowledging tribal sovereignty in energy-related projects.

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Energy

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United States of America (USA)

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Arizona

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Inside Climate News

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Hydro

Article published date

2025-03-20

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