Volume 4 Issue 4 April
Hydropower is a top source of reliable, dispatchable, carbon- free energy, but there are often concerns about its effects on aquatic species and ecosystems. While…
Volume 4 Issue 3 March
Marine energy is an exciting emerging field in the water power world. Like conventional hydropower, it uses the natural movement of water to create power, and in some cases…
Volume 4 Issue 2 February
Changing weather patterns and a new focus on atmospheric river events on the West Coast have recently drawn attention to the risks and dangers of extreme rainfall…
Volume 4 Issue 1 January
When Washington State Governor Jay Inslee and United States Senator Patty Murray of Washington announced a joint federal-state investigation into…
Volume 3 Issue 9 Nov/Dec
Hydropower clearly has a major role to play in our energy future, but calculating the value of an existing or potential hydropower project can be complicated.
Volume 3 Issue 9 October 2022
Hydropower clearly has a major role to play in our energy future, but calculating the value of an existing or potential hydropower project can be complicated.
Volume 3 Issue 8 September 2022
Specialized Services By Kris Polly When most people think of hydropower, they think of dams and turbines. Needless to say, those are important, but there are many other elements—both physical and digital—that go into turning flowing water into electricity. This month, we focus on several of those services, including the provision of computerized control systems, […]
Volume 3 Issue 7 July/August 2022
Supply Chain Challenges By Kris Polly Supply chain disruptions and delays have filled the news for a year now. But how have those disruptions played out for the utilities, manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors in the hydro industry? This month, we dive into the question. Our cover interview is with Debra Smith, the general manager and […]
Volume 3 Issue 6 June 2022
A Groundbreaking Proposal By Kris Polly This month, we feature news of a groundbreaking set of proposed legislative reforms to the Federal Power Act. Originating in an Uncommon Dialogue discussion series at Stanford University, the reform proposal has the buy-in of the hydropower industry, tribal nations, and the conservation community, and includes nothing that all […]
Volume 3 Issue 5 May 2022
Fish-Friendly Strategies By Kris Polly The hydropower industry is often plagued by the misperception that the term fish-friendly dam is an oxymoron. In fact, hydro operators work tirelessly to ensure that their facilities are safe for fish and that the rivers on which they are located remain hospitable habitats. Idaho Power has taken recent relicensing […]
