Hydropower Knowledge Hubs
Hydropower Tools
Hydropower RAPID Toolkit
The RAPID Toolkit makes permitting information easily accessible from one online location.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory: HydroSource
The Oak Ridge National Laboratory: HydroSource is an integrated energy, water, and ecosystem research and geospatial data integration effort for efficient, sustainable, and environmentally friendly hydroelectricity generation and water management. (formerly the National Hydropower Asset Assessment Program)
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U.S. Energy Information Administration: Hydroelectric Power Resources Form Regional Clusters
Hydroelectric generators in and around the United States
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National Atlas—Mapping Water of the United States
The online version of the National Atlas (officially known as the 1997-2014 Edition of the National Atlas of the United States) was removed from service in 2014. Some of its previous products and services are available.
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U.S. Geological Survey: Water Watch
Shows real-time, recent, and past stream-flow conditions for the United States
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U.S. Geological Survey: StreamStats
Provides users with access to an assortment of Geographic Information System (GIS) analytical tools that are useful for water-resources planning and management
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Hydropower Reports
U.S. Department of Energy reports:
2017 Hydropower Market Report
The 2017 Hydropower Market Report provides industry, policy makers, and other interested stakeholders with important data and information on the distribution, characteristics, and trends of the hydropower industry in the United States.
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Water Power for a Clean Energy Future
The U.S. Department of Energy Water Power Program leads critical research and development efforts necessary to develop more efficient technologies that will drive sustainable growth and economic opportunity.
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U.S. Department of Energy Hydropower Projects
The breakdown of Water Power Program funding is presented in a report that showcases funded hydropower projects.
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Memorandum of Understanding for Hydropower Two-Year Progress Report
The MOU for Hydropower contains 13 high-level goals and 17 specific action items that are specifically targeted to help meet those goals.
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Effects of Climate Change on Federal Hydropower (Report to Congress)
The U.S. Department of Energy conducted a nationwide study of impacts on federal hydropower generation using climate modeling as well as hydrological and hydro power generation data.
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Water Power Technologies Office Publication and Product Library:
Final Reports from U.S. Department of Energy-funded projects:
Alabama Power Company: Final Technical Report
Upgrades to Alabama Power Company Hydroelectric Developments.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Assessment of the Effects of Climate Change on Federal Hydropower (Technical Report)
An Assessment Prepared in Response to Section 9505(c) of the SECURE Water Act of 2009.
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