New spillgates on the way to replace ones that have reliably served Martin Dam for nearly a century
For nearly a century, the spillgates atop Martin Dam have helped Alabama Power manage the company’s original source of renewable energy: flowing water.
Is New England’s Biggest Renewable Energy Project Really a Win for the Climate?
Construction could start soon on New England’s biggest renewable energy project, a 1,200-megawatt-capacity transmission line to deliver renewable energy to Massachusetts customers. The proposed project,...
New York’s Hydropower Plan Stirs Concerns Over Impact on Waterways
But NYC needs power to replace Indian Point’s nuclear energy without resorting to new fossil-fuel usage.
Hydro and Geothermal Stocks: The Dark Horses of Green Energy
Wall Street is underestimating hydropower stocks and geothermal stocks. And in the process, they’re giving you a valuable opportunity to profit from one of the...
Global resource potential of seasonal pumped hydropower storage for energy and water storage
Seasonal mismatches between electricity supply and demand is increasing due to expanded use of wind, solar and hydropower resources, which in turn raises the interest...
Energy Department Renews Commitment to Collaboration on Hydropower Research and Development with Norway
Last week the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Norway’s Royal Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (OED) made a commitment to collaborate on hydropower research...
America’s ‘First’ Renewable Resource Overlooked as States Embrace Clean Energy
As laboratories of democracy, states deserve a victory lap for enacting renewable portfolio standards that have helped transform our electricity system. But as the original...
The green power source that can do more harm than good
Climate change is already wreaking lethal havoc on the world of flora and fauna. So, all hands on deck to save the planet, right? We're...