Articles about Hydropower

Mirko Musa, an R&D associate staff member at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, was always fascinated by the power of rivers and how they sculpt landscapes. Now, he’s finding ways to harness that power and protect rivers at the same time.

To encourage the public to take a closer look at all that water power has to offer and to document its importance to the U.S. energy grid, the Water Power Technologies Office is launching the Make A Splash Photo and Video Contest!

Mark Glick was interested in public policy from an early age. Today, as chief energy officer for the Hawai'i State Energy Office, he supports the state’s clean energy transition with help from water power.

Learn more about the hydropower projects in the Water Power Technologies Office’s 2021–2022 Accomplishments Report that are supporting the clean energy transition.

A new report from Oak Ridge National Laboratory discusses the potential to use advanced manufacturing and materials to modernize the existing hydropower fleet and enable designs for new hydropower technologies.

This Earth Day’s theme is “Invest in Our Planet.” At the Water Power Technologies Office, investing in the planet means investing in people. This year, the office has more initiatives underway and resources available than ever before.

WPTO is looking for someone to join its team as the hydropower program manager! Learn more about the position and apply no later than April 14, 2023.

WPTO opened applications for the second annual Hydropower Collegiate Competition and fifth annual Marine Energy Collegiate Competition. These competitions help students prepare for jobs in hydropower, marine energy, and related industries.

The Water Power Technologies Office and the Tennessee Valley Authority signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance collaboration on hydropower technology development.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) today released its 2021–2022 Accomplishments Report.