US DOE to fund 293 hydroelectric improvement projects across 33 states

The US Department of Energy has selected of 293 hydroelectric improvement projects across 33 states to receive up to $430 million in incentive payments. The funding will go toward upgrading hydropower facilities that have been in operation for an average of 79 years, the DOE announced Sept. 5. “This could also potentially increase power generation from the existing hydropower fleet…The US Department of Energy has selected of 293 hydroelectric improvement projects across 33 states to receive up to $430 million in incentive payments. The funding will go toward upgrading hydropower facilities that have been in operation for an average of 79 years, the DOE announced Sept. 5. “This could also potentially increase power generation from the existing hydropower fleet…  Read More