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The Water Power Technologies Office and the Tennessee Valley Authority signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance collaboration on hydropower technology development.
March 14, 2023
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In nature, seedlings and saplings are young trees, new and full of potential. At WPTO, seedlings and saplings refer to a type of national laboratory research project focused on exploring new ideas and innovative concepts.
March 10, 2023
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law investment to support engagement on hydropower issues with environmental groups, Tribes, and disadvantaged communities
March 2, 2023
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) today released its 2021–2022 Accomplishments Report.
March 1, 2023
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The Water Power Technologies Office recently released its 2022 Peer Review Report, which includes feedback and recommendations from a team of independent experts who evaluated WPTO-funded projects across the Hydropower and Marine Energy programs.
February 27, 2023
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All the skyscrapers, traffic, and factories use to remind Nina Joffe of warnings in Dr. Suess’ The Lorax. As an American Association for the Advancement of Science fellow, she helps marine energy expand and coexist with marine wildlife and ecosystems.
February 7, 2023
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In recognition of Black History Month, here are ways the Department of Energy and EERE are working to improve racial equity in the energy space—through partnerships, initiatives and funding opportunities with HBCUs.
February 6, 2023
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Jake Herb grew up where trucks belched next to horses and buggies. Recently, as an American Association for the Advancement of Science Science and Technology Policy fellow, he helped develop programs to advance water power technology.
January 24, 2023
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With technical assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project, the town of Dillingham, Alaska is considering a hydropower project to help the community reach its energy resilience and environmental goals.
January 17, 2023
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office shares a few of the many successes its experts, labs, and partners achieved in the last year in reflecting on 2022 and looking ahead to 2023.
January 13, 2023
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Water Power Events
Apr
04
WPTO Semiannual Stakeholder Webinar
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
Apr
06
R&D Deep Dive Webinar: Shaping the Future of the Marine Energy Atlas
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT
Apr
10
Marine Energy Career Panel
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM PDT