Hydropower is clean, renewable electricity.
Hydropower is America’s first renewable. And today it’s the largest generator of clean, renewable energy. With a U.S. fleet of over 2,000 active power plants, hydropower provides energy to over 30 million American homes. As impressive as that sounds, its growth potential is immense.
How does it work? Well, it’s simple. The force of falling water spins a turbine. The turbine connected to a generator. The turbine causes generator to spin, which converts it into electric energy.
HYDROPOWER IS MORE THAN JUST AMERICA’S LEADING GENERATOR OF CLEAN, RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY.
Throughout America, countless hydropower facilities are providing recreational opportunities in their communities.
In addition to helping states meet clean energy goals by enabling more renewables onto the grid, hydropower enriches our communities in more ways than you think. From wildlife protection to boating, no other renewable protects and preserves our natural ecosystem, while providing recreational opportunities, like hydropower.
Hydropower is more than just clean, renewable energy…
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