Hydropower News

To celebrate National Hydropower Day, DOE's Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) is highlighting how the nation is working to keep our integral pieces of infrastructure strong so they and continue to provide key support to the grid.

In this Q&A, Curt Jawdy shares how his problem-solver mindset led him to hydropower, what managing a river system entails, and ideas for supporting the next generation of energy professionals.

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.

University of Southern California takes home grand prize in competition that challenges students to develop innovative solutions for coastal and maritime markets

Nichole Fitzgerald shares how her boundless curiosity and love of chemistry took her from grade school to grad school to Director for the Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office.

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo takes home grand prize in competition that challenges students to develop innovative hydropower solutions for real-word problems

There’s a lot to celebrate from the past 12 months.

The Water Power Technologies Office announced $1 million to support the development of a technology that could support water quality requirements downstream from dams and provide a barrier to the movement of invasive fish species.

2024 was an exciting year for the Water Power Technologies Office! From investments in research and development, to workforce development activities, to new funding opportunities, there’s a lot to celebrate in water power from these past 12 months.

The Testing Expertise and Access for Marine Energy Research program is helping the University of Hawaii test a wave-powered ocean observation platform and breakwater.