Chinese energy firm TBEA will invest in a €180 million hydropower project in Gabon alongside the West African country’s sovereign wealth fund
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We will never sell or share your information without your consent. See our privacy policy.Energy Department Releases New Hydropower Vision Report And $9.8 Million In Funding To Support The Future Of Hydropower In The United States
By U.S. Department of Energy
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released a new report looking at the future of hydropower through 2050. The report, Hydropower Vision: A New Chapter for America’s First Renewable Electricity Source, finds that with continued technology advancements, innovative market mechanisms, and a focus on environmental sustainability, hydropower in the United States (U.S.)… Keep reading →
Solar, Wind, Hydropower: Home Renewable Energy Installations
By Erin R. Pierce | U.S. Department of Energy
When it comes to saving energy at home, there are many low-cost and even no-cost options to keep your energy bill low. But what if you’re ready to take a bigger step? If you’ve successfully addressed the low-hanging fruit – like performing energy audits, installing programmable thermostats, and sealing air leaks – it may be… Keep reading →
Hawaii Plans For 100 Percent Renewable Energy By 2045
By Samuel Glasser
The state of Hawaii will soon embark on the most ambitious plan in the U.S. to deploy renewable energy. The state legislature in early May passed and sent to Gov. David Ige House Bill 623 that sets a renewable portfolio standard (RPS) of 100 percent of net electricity sales by 2045. The bill will test… Keep reading →
Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Hydropower
By Liz Hartman | U.S. Department of Energy
10. Hydropower is one of the oldest power sources on the planet, generating power when flowing water spins a wheel or turbine. It was used by farmers as far back as ancient Greece for mechanical tasks like grinding grain. Hydropower is also a renewable energy source and produces no air pollution or toxic byproducts. Learn… Keep reading →
Department Of Energy, Department Of The Interior And Army Corps Of Engineers Renew Five-Year Partnership To Advance Hydropower
By U.S. Department of Energy
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Department of the Army for Civil Works announced today that the three agencies have extended their partnership to advance hydropower development for an additional five years. The renewal agreement signed today commits the agencies to a specific, ambitious agenda for hydropower, building… Keep reading →
Energy News Roundup: Saudi Aramco Loan, German Hydropower & Big Oil-PR Split
By Conor O'Sullivan
Saudi Aramco is in talks with banks about a $10 billion loan for general business purposes, according to two banking sources, with sources saying the deal could close by the end of the month. “News of the talks comes at a time when Aramco, the world’s biggest oil exporter, is adapting to much lower crude… Keep reading →
Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know about Hydropower
By U.S. Department of Energy
This article is part of the Energy.gov series highlighting the “Top Things You Didn’t Know About…” Be sure to check back for more entries soon. 10. Hydropower is one of the oldest power sources on the planet, generating power when flowing water spins a wheel or turbine. It was used by farmers as far back as… Keep reading →
Women, Energy Access and India’s Election
By Justin Guay and Vrinda Manglik
The world’s largest democracy is holding its elections, and the result will have big implications for the future of Indian energy policy. By May 12, an expected 815 million voters — the equivalent to the combined populations of the U.S. and the European Union — will have gone to the polls to vote in India’s general election.… Keep reading →
From climate change to energy efficiency to zombie cells, 2013 was an exciting year for energy and the Energy Department. Look back at the year that was with the Top 10 blog posts from Energy.gov: Solar, Wind, Hydropower: Home Renewable Energy Installations Homeowners ready to take a major step forward in their home energy-saving strategy… Keep reading →
