The Water Power Program researches, tests, evaluates, and develops innovative technologies capable of generating renewable, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective electricity from water resources. This includes hydropower as well as marine & hydrokinetic energy technologies.
Hydropower
- Learn about opportunities to add generation capacity at non-powered dams
- See financial opportunities
- Read publications
Features
Marine and Hydrokinetic
- Learn about the nation's wave and tidal resources
- See financial opportunities
- Learn more about siting
Features
News
Energy Department Launches New Database to Support Sustainable Development of Ocean Energy Resources
February 8, 2013
Ocean Energy Projects Developing On and Off America's Shores
January 22, 2013
New Reports and Maps Show Riverine Hydrokinetic & OTEC Potential
January 16, 2013
Events
International Coastal Symposium
April 8-12, 2013
Global Marine Renewable Energy Conference
April 10-11, 2013
National Hydropower Association Annual Conference
April 22-24, 2013
Featured Publications
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Water Power for a Clean Energy Future
This document describes some of the accomplishments of the Department of Energy Water Power Program, and how those accomplishments are supporting the advancement of renewable energy generated using... Details