Native American tribes have the power to veto green energy projects

New policy gives Native American tribes more power in early stages of hydropower development. The nation's top energy regulator quietly green-lit a new policy. The policy will give Native Americans the power to veto green energy development. It will also give tribes more control of early development of green energy projects.

US regulators grant Native American tribes authority to block unwanted hydopower projects. Federal regulators have shifted power dynamics for hydropower projects on Native American lands. Native Americans have more power to block the developments, according to the federal government. US regulators have granted tribes more authority to stop unwanted projects.