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Energy Department Celebrates National Hydropower Day, Advancing American Energy Dominance |
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In celebration of National Hydropower Day (Sunday, Aug. 24), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced agreements on 11 projects and two prize competitions that will strengthen American hydropower and remove key barriers to its development. These actions align with U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright’s day one priorities to unleash American innovation, streamline permitting, and improve grid reliability.
“As the oldest form of electricity generation, hydropower is also the most forgotten,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Lou Hrkman. “There is significant untapped potential running through American rivers and oceans, and these projects will help ensure we have the technology solutions and workforce needed to harness these valuable resources.”
The projects and competitions, funded by the Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO), will boost hydropower research and development, foster small business innovation, and strengthen the domestic workforce.
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