Free Rivers: The State of Dam Removal in the U.S.

Free Rivers: The State of Dam Removal in the U.S.

This 2022 report from American Rivers provides a comprehensive look at the current state of dam removal across the country, 2021 Dam Removal Summary Statistics Number of dams removed in 2021: 57 removals Number of upstream river miles reconnected in 2021: More than...
Energy Storage in the 21st Century

Energy Storage in the 21st Century

The rapid growth of renewable power generation coupled with the early retirement of large capacity thermal generation is creating a need for additional energy storage projects. While the hydropower industry believes that pumped storage is the most viable solution, other forms of energy storage may be a better solution. Learn some basics about energy storage – including pumped storage.

Hydropower’s Role in a Changing Energy Market

Hydropower’s Role in a Changing Energy Market

This 101 talk on how regional electric grids and markets work, and how hydro fits in to the electricity landscape, will help river advocates engage in discussions about project economics in a meaningful way during relicensing, and begin to think about coming issues for hydropower in the continuing energy transition.