Full Title: Reinvigorating Hydropower: A cornerstone of our clean, affordable, reliable electric future
Author(s): National Hydropower Association and Chelan County Public Utility District
Publisher(s): National Hydropower Association and Chelan County Public Utility District
Publication Date: April 1, 2019
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Description (excerpt):
Hydropoweris a premier renewable resource. For over a hundred years, our nation’s hydropower projects have helped optimize river systems to accomplish multiple objectives and provide inexpensive power.
These hydropower projects were the catalyst for businesses to succeed and communities to
grow. They control floods, manage droughts, supply water, irrigate crops, support fish species and natural resources and create recreational opportunities. Today, they play an increasingly critical role in the modern electric system as our nation pursues a low-carbon, affordable, reliable and resilient grid. A new look at hydropower in the public policy arena can unleash the capabilities of this technology for the next 30 years.