By accelerating the development of markets for hydropower and marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) projects, the Water Power Program is striving to develop the next generation of water power tools and technologies, while jump-starting the private-sector innovation critical to the country’s long-term economic growth, energy security, and international competitiveness. Developing the technological and market-driven solutions necessary to lower deployment barriers and tap into new sources of clean, renewable energy from the nation’s abundant water resources for electric power generation will help our country reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and other air pollutants, diversify its energy supply, and lower project expenses to provide cost-competitive electricity to key regions across the country.

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