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| EventsClean Currents Speaker Spotlight: David A. Chapman
David Chapman, Hydropower Training Program Manager in the Hydropower Technical Support Branch in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’…
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Request to Asset Owners: Participate in Industry Trends Survey
If you work for a hydro project owner/operator, we request your help. The Hydropower Foundation and the Ontario Waterpower…
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Recent Federal Court Case Amplifies Challenges Faced by Operators of Multi-Purpose Projects
A federal judge in Georgia in August 2021 held that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may modify operations…
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Coping with Climate Extremes
Hydropower is continuing to generate electricity despite extreme drought conditions that have persisted for multiple years
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Renewed Focus on Emergency Action Plans
Owners of dams, particularly those with high-risk classifications, develop and regularly test Emergency Action Plans, known as EAPs.
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Seattle City Light Shares Experience with Removing a Dam and Restoring a Stream for Fish
Seattle City Light restored waterway's natural flow and rehabilitated native fish populations.
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Roadmap for Hydropower Plant Upgrade and Modernization
The discussion on hydroelectric plant rehabilitation and modernization has been increasing due, in large part, of its inclusion in…
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Hydropower Flexibility Saves New England 2 Billion Grams of CO2 Emissions in One Afternoon
On June 9, 2021, temperatures in New England climbed into the 90s and electricity demand soared. Thanks to the…
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Sharing Experiences and Lessons Learned: Why It Matters in Hydropower
Experience is the best teacher. That’s particularly true in the hydropower community. By sharing experiences, best practices, and lessons…
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Searching for Stewards of America’s Waters
Doing exemplary work in environmental sustainability, recreation, or historical enhancement; operational excellence; or public education? Toot your own horn!…
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NHA Releases Details of In-Person Meeting in Niagara, New York
NHA will feature the Niagara Power Project during its in-person 2021 Northeast Regional Meeting, July 20-21, in Niagara, New York.
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Ensuring the Safety of Dams: What Will It Take?
States and the federal government responsible for ensuring the safety of the 90,000 dams across the U.S. are looking…
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America’s Infrastructure: Every Hydropower Megawatt is a Job
Three years ago, NorthWestern Energy’s 48-MW Holter hydropower project in Montana celebrated its 100th year in service. The longevity…
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Want to Capture the Full Value of Pumped Storage Hydro? It’s No Easy Task
In its recently issued Pumped Storage Hydropower Valuation Guidebook, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) provides a manual of…
