From Our Blogs

Three national laboratories are demonstrating the technical and economic benefit of integrating run-of-river plants with energy storage.

WPTO published the U.S. Hydropower Market Report, which compiled data from public and commercial sources as well as DOE R&D projects.

Hydropower offers surrounding communities several non-power benefits including food security, flood protection, water quality, jobs and recreation.

A blog by Daniel R Simmons Assistant Secretary for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

17 teams have been chosen to participate in the 2021 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition: Powering the Blue Economy™.

This Earth Day, we highlight WPTO successes supporting R&D and testing of marine energy, hydropower, and pumped storage systems for a flexible grid.

To celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, we’ve interviewed some of the women working across the Water Power Technologies Office.

WAPA’s Crews Work Round the Clock to Restore Power Following the Carr Fire in California

Ocean Energy Systems has released the Spotlight on Ocean Energy report, which provides analysis of 20 ocean energy projects and five initiatives.

Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) is celebrating 40 years of service to its customers on 12/21/17—the anniversary of its official designation.