hydropower program News
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US Department of Energy celebrates new DOE 1.5 research wind turbine
Officials from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have joined industry representatives and managers from DOE’s National Laboratories to celebrate the latest tool to advance the Department’s wind energy research: a state-of-the-art wind turbine installed at DOE’s National Wind Technology Center (NWTC), at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, near Boulder. The turbine, which is the first ...
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Oct. 29 Webinar to Spotlight DOE Energy Programs for Tribes and First Tribally Owned Hydroelectric Facility
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy, Tribal Energy Program, and Western Area Power Administration (Western) will present the final webinar in the 2014 Tribal Renewable Energy Series, Putting It All Together, on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mountain time. The webinar, which will build on previous webinars offered as part of the series, will focus ...
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EPF Energy at Hidroenergia 2014
EPF Energy takes part in Hidroenergia 2014, a focus event for the small bydro sector and organized by the European Small Hydropower Association (ESHA) since 1989. EPF Energy will be present with its own stand and our technical-commercial staff will be on hand to provide information on technologies and solutions for small hydropowe plants. The Fair provides a rich ...
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Secretary Chu announces new investments in cutting-edge wind energy research facilities
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced new investments today in three university-led wind energy research facilities that will enhance the United States' leadership role in testing and producing the most advanced and efficient wind turbines in the world. The funding is from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and the research will focus on improving both land-based and offshore wind ...
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NREL Positions for Growth in Cybersecurity for Renewables, Launches New Program Office
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recently announced the launch of the new Cybersecurity Program Office (CPO). The CPO was established to accelerate NREL's leadership in securing renewable energy technologies and distributed energy systems. The new office will be led by Jonathan White, former manager of NREL's Secure Cyber-Energy Systems Group. White has significantly increased ...
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WBCSD joins industry partnership to address energy poverty
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) has signed an agreement with the World Economic Forum to join the Energy Poverty Action (EPA) network alliance during the 2008 World Economic Forum in Davos. The alliance aims at pooling resources of its members to promote the sustainable supply and use of energy in areas with little or no access to energy. The World Energy Council ...
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Energy Department Accepting Applications for a $3.6 Million Hydroelectric Production Incentive Program
The Energy Department today announced an incentive program for developers adding hydroelectric power generating capabilities to existing non-powered dams throughout the United States. Hydropower is the nation's leading source of renewable energy and helps the country avoid over 200 million metric tons of carbon emissions each year, while providing about 7% of our electricity. More than 80,000 ...
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Energy Department Announces $4.4 Million to Advance Hydropower Manufacturing
The Energy Department today announced a total of $4.4 million for two projects in Michigan and Pennsylvania to support the use of advanced materials and manufacturing techniques in the development of new “low-head” hydropower technologies. The United States has major opportunities across the country to add new hydropower generating capabilities at low-head sites, which operate with a ...
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New study sheds light on the growing US wind power market
For the fourth consecutive year, the U.S. was home to the fastest-growing wind power market in the world in 2008, according to a report released by the U.S. Department of Energy and prepared by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab). Specifically, U.S. wind power capacity additions increased by 60 percent in 2008, representing a $16 billion investment in new wind projects. “At ...
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Energy Department Seeks Feedback on Draft Guidance for the Hydroelectric Production Incentive Program
The Department of Energy (DOE) is currently inviting comments from the general public on guidance relating to the implementation of Section 242 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the “Hydroelectric Production Incentive Program.” In the Fiscal Year 2014 Omnibus Appropriations Bill, Congress directed the Department of Energy to provide $3.6 million “for the purposes of Section 242 ...
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Hydropower (Large, Small and Pumped Storage) in Brazil, Market Outlook to 2025 - Capacity, Generation, Regulations and Competitive Landscape
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Hydropower (Large, Small and Pumped Storage) in Brazil, Market Outlook to 2025 – Capacity, Generation, Regulations and Competitive Landscape ...
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Energy Department Seeks Additional Feedback on Draft Guidance for the Hydroelectric Production Incentive Program
The Department of Energy (DOE) is currently inviting comments from the general public on revised guidance relating to the implementation of Section 242 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the “Hydroelectric Production Incentive Program.” Public comments on the initial Section 242 Draft Guidance were accepted from July 1 – 16, 2014 and have been incorporated into new Draft Guidance ...
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Small Hydropower (SHP) - Installed Capacity, Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), Competitive Landscape, Opportunity and Key Country Analysis to 2020
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Small Hydropower (SHP) - Installed Capacity, Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), Competitive Landscape, Opportunity and Key Country Analysis to 2020 ...
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NYPA Advances Upgrades to Digital Communications for State-Owned Power System
The New York Power Authority recently (12/13) announced the approval of a $14 million fiber-electronics equipment and installation services contract to improve the efficiency and reliability of the statewide electric power system.The seven-year agreement will support NYPA's multiphase Communications Backbone program, first announced in 2017, which involves installation of fiber optic cables and ...
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Hydro One Invests in Smart Devices as Part of Grid Modernization
On June 28, Hydro One announced it is investing in a smarter, more reliable electricity system by installing smart devices on its system. These devices are intended to help reduce the impact of power outages by an average of approximately 40 per cent in areas where they are deployed. This is part of Hydro One's grid modernization program, which leverages digital technology including smart ...
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IDB US$12.5m grant to help refurbish hydro power plant in Haiti
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$12.5 million grant for a program to refurbish Haiti’s hydroelectric plant and to improve the reliability of energy supply for its capital, Port-au-Prince. Over the past decade the Péligre hydroelectric plant (CHP) has contributed about half the energy distributed by the state-owned utility Électricité d’Haïti (EDH), which relies on ...
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Two-Way Vehicle-to-Home Charging Technology to Provide Back-Up Power During Outages
This week, Hydro One and Peak Power launched a new pilot program to study the benefits of using electric vehicle charging technology to improve power resiliency and reliability for customers. Two-way Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) charging technology will be installed at the homes of program participants to test the ability of EVs to act as batteries and provide back-up electricity through simulated power ...
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Energy Department Issues New Report, Highlights the Success and Potential of American Hydropower
In support of the President’s all-of-the-above energy strategy, today at the National Hydropower Association Annual Conference, Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy David Danielson announced the release of the 2014 Hydropower Market Report, the first ever report to quantify the current size, scope, and variability of our nation’s hydropower supplies. ...
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Energy Department Issues New Report, Highlights the Success and Potential of American Hydropower
In support of the President’s all-of-the-above energy strategy, today at the National Hydropower Association Annual Conference, Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy David Danielson announced the release of the 2014 Hydropower Market Report, the first ever report to quantify the current size, scope, and variability of our nation’s hydropower supplies. ...
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Renewable Energy Markets Worldwide 2015 driven by Climate Change
New Study: Renewable Energy Markets Worldwide 2015 driven by Climate Change with high increase. Nanotechnology is undoubtedly one of the key technologies beside of energy efficiency (hkc22.com)The energy mix of the future will be more regenerative and sustainable. The generation and storage of renewable energy will be the fastest growing sector in energy market for next 20 years. The ...
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