Drought is a growing concern in the United States, with significant repercussions for various sectors. One particularly hard-hit area is hydropower – a crucial component of the nation's renewable energy mix. Reduced water availability due to drought not only jeopardizes electricity generation b
In a significant development for the renewable energy sector, FirstLight, a diversified renewable energy company, and the Burlington Electric Department (BED), a public power utility in Vermont, have entered into a strategic power purchase agreement (PPA). The agreement, which came into effect in
In a significant move towards sustainable energy solutions, FirstLight Power and Burlington Electric Department (BED) have forged a new power purchase agreement (PPA). Set to deliver over 54 GWh of hydropower and associated VT-1 renewable energy credits from the Shepaug Generating Station in
Europe is eager to spearhead a sustainable energy shift, with hydropower at its core. This method has a time-honored place in the energy strategies of countries like Sweden, Norway, and France, where waterways have long been harnessed for electricity. The contemporary challenge is to grow
Historical Context of Indigenous Lands and Federal Exploitation For generations, the drive for American energy and resource dominance has often extracted a heavy toll from Native American tribes. The legacy of federal interventions on Indigenous lands tells a story of extraction that favored
Hydropower's role in energy and climate change involves a complex array of environmental, societal, and technical dimensions. With a lengthy lineage, the value of hydropower is often weighed against its potential negative impacts on ecosystems and local communities. While its advantages for a
