Hydroelectric generation uses moving water to generate electricity without creating pollutants.
Hydropower affects portions of streams from which water is diverted and frequently creates reservoirs that have both positive and negative impacts. We work with local groups and government agencies to increase benefits and reduce impacts. SCE undertakes environmental protection, enhancement and mitigation measures in strict compliance with permits and licenses issued by various state and federal regulatory agencies. These conditions are reviewed periodically during the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or FERC relicensing process. During the relicensing process, SCE and interested stakeholders examine topics such as water use and quality, fish and aquatic life, recreation, terrestrial biology, cultural resources, land management, aesthetics and socio-economic impacts.