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The Marine Energy Program supports R&D efforts that lead to significant reductions in the cost of marine energy.

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.

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.

WPTO aims to provide information, data, and tools to the hydropower community that enable a better understanding of key environmental challenges.

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.

High-level information on WPTO's overarching strategy and accomplishments. Hosts information on WPTO Peer Review, Annual Accomplishments Report, and Multi-Year Program Plan.

The Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) supports the hydropower workforce through a variety of opportunities focused on workforce development.

The U.S. Department of Energy, through its Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO), and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in early 2023 to enhance collaboration on hydropower technology development.