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Photo of an impoundment hydropower plant and a wind turbine farm.  Learn about hydropower and wind energy, renewable energy technologies that power the U.S. economy with clean, affordable electricity.

Hydropower has contributed to the U.S. economy since the 1800s. Wind energy is the fastest-growing energy source in the world. Learn about how these renewable energy technologies work and the future plans for research and development.

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