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Baker River Sees Record Salmon Returns
On the Baker River, where an all-time low of 99 adult sockeye salmon returned in 1985, Puget Sound Energy has since shattered the river’s record-high return, with more than 22,500 fish counted in 2010 and 36,600 fish in 2011. The Baker River is yet another example of the hydropower industry’s commitment to aquatic ecosystems and deploying state-of-the-art, fish-friendly technologies.
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Modernization of Existing Technology
Modernization projects grow America’s renewable resources by upgrading turbines and expanding the capacity of existing hydropower facilities.
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Job Creation: 1.4 Million by 2025
America’s hydropower industry could add up to 1.4 million jobs by 2025, according to a study by Navigant Consulting.
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Get the Facts
From industry growth to public policy, learn more about hydropower with these helpful fact sheets.
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- Hydro plant proposed on canal west of Mesa • January 26, 2012
- FERC Issues License for Verdant Power’s Tidal Energy Project; New York project is the first commercially licensed tidal energy plant in U.S. • January 24, 2012
- City holds public forum on proposed hydroelectric facility at Falls Lake Dam • January 23, 2012
- Hydropower Takes Center Stage for AMP • January 11, 2012
- Hydropower keeps Idaho emissions low • January 11, 2012
- Appalachian Power receives 30-year license for Claytor Hydroelectric Project • January 10, 2012
- Maine Gov. Pushes For Faster Permitting on Nat. Gas and Hydroelectric Projects • January 9, 2012
- Renewable Energy Sources See Growth • January 9, 2012
- NREL Maps U.S. Renewable Energy Potential • January 9, 2012
- Alstom Wins Hydro Modernization Contract • January 9, 2012