Hydropower

Is Federal Policy Stalling Massachusetts' Climate Goals?
Renewable Energy Is Federal Policy Stalling Massachusetts' Climate Goals?

Massachusetts is confronting a significant two-year delay in its ambitious offshore wind power initiatives, a setback that state officials and utility partners attribute directly to a persistent freeze on new projects at the federal level. This delay is not merely a procedural snag; it represents a

Can Ultrasound Save Fish From Deadly Hydropower?
Renewable Energy Can Ultrasound Save Fish From Deadly Hydropower?

Beneath the surface of rivers powered by ostensibly clean and green hydropower, a silent and deadly crisis is unfolding for aquatic life, challenging the very notion of this energy source's environmental friendliness. While hydropower dams generate electricity without emitting greenhouse gases, the

PGE and Tribes Begin $55M Overhaul of Round Butte Dam
Renewable Energy PGE and Tribes Begin $55M Overhaul of Round Butte Dam

In a significant undertaking to modernize a cornerstone of Oregon's clean energy infrastructure, Portland General Electric and The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs have embarked on a complex, multi-year project at the Round Butte Hydroelectric Facility. The $55 million initiative focuses on

How Will Solar Survive the 2026 Tax Credit Cliff?
Renewable Energy How Will Solar Survive the 2026 Tax Credit Cliff?

An Industry on the Brink of Transformation The U.S. residential solar and energy storage sector is hurtling toward a pivotal moment that will fundamentally reshape its economic landscape. A key federal tax credit that has fueled a decade of explosive growth is set to expire at the end of 2025,

China Turns Flat Land Into a Giant Water Battery
Renewable Energy China Turns Flat Land Into a Giant Water Battery

In the typically flat terrain of Jiangsu Province, a region historically unsuited for gravity-dependent hydroelectric power, an unprecedented engineering project has fundamentally reshaped the landscape and the future of energy storage. The Zhenjiang (Jurong) Pumped Storage Power Station stands as

Can Sweden Buy Its Way to Negative Emissions?
Renewable Energy Can Sweden Buy Its Way to Negative Emissions?

As nations around the globe grapple with the monumental task of decarbonization, Sweden has embarked on an audacious journey that pushes beyond the conventional goal of net-zero, aiming instead for net-negative emissions. The country is backing this ambition with a substantial new financial

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