Below are news updates about hydropower and marine energy technologies from the U.S. Department of Energy, the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, the Water Power Technologies Office, and other federal agencies.
August 31, 2023
On the Road with WPTO: Comic Books, Competitions, Canals, and More
The new “On the Road with WPTO” series explores the efforts that have taken office staff across the country to meet with researchers, industry representatives, and other stakeholders working in water power.
August 29, 2023
U.S. Department of Energy Launches Prize to Support Clean Energy Innovation in Underserved Communities
Community Energy Innovation Prize expands support for community-led solutions
August 24, 2023
DOE Announces Upcoming $14.5 Million Funding Opportunity to Advance Marine Energy Research at U.S. Colleges and Universities
The Water Power Technologies Office, partnering with the Wind Energy Technologies Office, published a notice of intent for a $14.5 million funding opportunity to support marine energy research at U.S. institutions of higher education.
August 24, 2023
Hydropower Is Key to a Clean Energy Future—Here’s Why
Hydropower is an unwavering partner that can help make sure the power grid is clean, reliable, and resilient. This National Hydropower Day, the Water Power Technologies Office highlights why hydropower is key to a dependable clean energy future.
August 22, 2023
Battery-Electric Fishing Vessel Marks a Sea Change for Small Commercial Fishers
With help from a national lab, a small commercial salmon troller, named I Gotta, is one of the first low-emissions fishing vessels deployed in Alaska.
August 15, 2023
Ripple Effect: Otters, TV Sets, and Water Power: The Many Worlds of Maxine Hillman
At the Water Power Technologies Office, Maxine Hillman helps people understand climate challenges and solutions with her work on large national events and explainer videos that translate complex science related to hydropower and marine energy.
August 9, 2023
100% Clean Electricity: North to the Clean Energy Future
Towns and organizations in Alaska illustrate how remote communities can adopt clean energy systems—and how EERE’s Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project can help.
August 9, 2023
New Make a Splash Contest Seeks High-Impact Photos and Videos of Water Power
WPTO today launched the Make a Splash Contest, a new prize seeking the best photos and videos of water power technologies, research and development activities, infrastructure, and the people and communities contributing to or benefitting from water power.
August 2, 2023
New Funding Available to Seed Water Power Research at Minority-Serving Institutions
The Water Power Technologies Office and the Minority-Serving Institutions STEM Research and Development Consortium opened a $1.2 million funding opportunity for promising water power research ideas from minority-serving colleges and universities.
July 26, 2023
U.S. Department of Energy Invests Nearly $10 Million to Advance Marine Energy
DOE announced nearly $10 million for seven innovative projects that will accelerate development and testing of marine energy technologies