National Hydropower AssocinThe HydroElectricExelon’s Hydropower Reaches New Heights with Construction of State-of-the-Art ObservatoryOn a cloudy, stormy autumn evening,100 people showed up to a hydropower pumped storage facility to gaze at the stars. Though some may find…Apr 3, 2019Apr 3, 2019
National Hydropower AssocinThe HydroElectricSeattle City Light Restores Sullivan Creek and Protects Future of Native FishWhen a dam no longer serves a useful purpose, removing it is an option that comes with the benefit of restoring the waterway’s natural…Apr 3, 2019Apr 3, 2019
National Hydropower AssocinThe HydroElectricBrookfield Renewable Constructs Nature-Like Fishway to Transport Migratory Fish SpeciesFor hydropower facilities, protecting the environment and aquatic life is a top priority. How fish will move through their structures is…Apr 3, 20191Apr 3, 20191
National Hydropower AssocinThe HydroElectricFWEE Hits a Homerun with Hydro Appreciation Day at Seattle Mariners Baseball GameBaseball is America’s pastime. Hydropower is America’s original renewable. It’s only fitting that Randy Stearnes felt compelled to plan an…Apr 3, 2019Apr 3, 2019
National Hydropower AssocinThe HydroElectricBonneville Power Administration Increases Hydro Awareness With Regional Communications InitiativeFor many utilities, communications can be a challenge. A utility’s communications manager may be a Jack- or Jill-of-all-trades, heading…Apr 3, 2019Apr 3, 2019
National Hydropower AssocinThe HydroElectricHydropower Foundation Promotes Hydro Jobs with Immersive Hydro Education ProgramIn the digital age, with the lure of Silicon Valley and start-ups, young people often don’t exhibit an aspiration to work in hydropower…Apr 3, 2019Apr 3, 2019
National Hydropower AssocinThe HydroElectricSnohomish County PUD Facility Manages Water Temperatures to Support Migrating Fish PopulationsManaging water temperature and its impact on native and migrating fish is a common challenge facing owners of hydropower facilities…Apr 3, 2019Apr 3, 2019
National Hydropower AssocinThe HydroElectricWhooshh Creates Safe and Affordable Fish Passage System — Good for Fish and Good for HydroFor years, the hydropower industry has spent hundreds of millions of dollars on environmental enhancement, including installing safe and…May 2, 2018May 2, 2018
National Hydropower AssocinThe HydroElectricSeattle City Light Successfully Educates Community About Wildfire Mitigation Best PracticesMost people don’t expect the wet climate of western Washington climate to be susceptible to wildfires. After conducting research, Seattle…May 2, 2018May 2, 2018
National Hydropower AssocinThe HydroElectricPacifiCorp Protects 5,000 Acres of Wild Habitat Near Hydropower FacilitiesWhen PacifiCorp created the reservoirs associated with the Merwin, Yale and Swift dams along the north fork of the Lewis River in…May 2, 2018May 2, 2018