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  • Increasing U.S. Hydropower Testing Capabilities
    Blog
    July 2, 2026
    H2O offers several resources for hydropower developers to access testing. The Hydropower Testing Network is currently accepting applications for its second round of support, where developers will be matched with appropriate testing facilities.
    Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office
  • July HyTN Informational Webinar
    Event
    June 16, 2026
    DOE will present and summarize the details of the HyTN Voucher Opportunity. Potential Voucher Recipients can better understand the scope, scale, and intent of the Voucher Opportunity and ask questions of the DOE staff.
    Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office
  • June HyTN Informational Webinar
    Event
    June 16, 2026
    DOE will present and summarize the details of the HyTN Voucher Opportunity. Potential Voucher Recipients can better understand the scope, scale, and intent of the Voucher Opportunity and ask questions of the DOE staff.
    Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office
  • H2O Announces New Round of Voucher Program for Hydropower Testing
    Press Releases
    June 16, 2026
    Applications Open for Hydropower Technology Developers to Receive Technical Assistance
    Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office
  • Marine Energy Program
    Page
    June 5, 2026
    The Marine Energy Program supports R&D efforts that lead to significant reductions in the cost of marine energy.
    Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office
  • Tracking the Carbon Footprint of Hydropower
    Page
    June 3, 2026
    As the United States continues to transition to a clean energy future, it will become increasingly important to accurately estimate Greenhouse Gases, including carbon dioxide and methane, emitted from different energy sources.
    Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office
  • New Technologies and Advanced Manufacturing
    Page
    May 22, 2026
    Through the New Technologies and Advanced Manufacturing portfolio, part of the Hydropower Program, researchers develop new cost-effective technologies that leverage advanced advanced manufacturing and materials for hydropower.
    Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office
  • DOE's Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office Announces Winners of 2026 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
    Blog
    May 21, 2026
    University of Southern California takes home grand prize in competition that challenges students to develop innovative solutions for coastal and maritime markets
    Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office
  • R&D to Improve Environmental Performance
    Page
    May 20, 2026
    WPTO aims to provide information, data, and tools to the hydropower community that enable a better understanding of key environmental challenges.
    Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office
  • Marine Energy Workforce Development
    Page
    May 19, 2026
    The future of marine energy is dependent on the availability of a skilled workforce, which the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hydropower and Hydrokinetic (H2O) supports through a variety of opportunities.
    Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office