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  2. Hydroelectric power in the United States - Wikipedia

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    The United States used more hydropower than any other state at the time. [ 11 ] Recognizing that the great hydroelectric potential of the Falls exceeded the local demand for electricity, a large power company was established nonetheless at the prime location for development; it awaited the prospect of an effective long-distance power ...

  3. Hydropower policy of the United States - Wikipedia

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    The U.S. DOE's Hydropower Program is a part of its Office of Wind and Hydropower Technologies. The Hydropower Program's mission is “to conduct research and development that will improve the technical, societal, and environmental benefits of hydropower and provide cost-competitive technologies that enable the development of new and incremental ...

  4. List of hydroelectric power station failures - Wikipedia

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    Failed in fair weather due to a combination of poor construction, age, and neglect. Caused downstream failure of the Cascade Dam. Destroyed historical Stanley hydro power station and a fish hatchery. Flooded a campground and the town of Estes Park impacting 75% of business activity. $31 million in damages and three lives lost. Three similar ...

  5. List of hydroelectric power stations in the United States

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    This is a list of operational hydroelectric power stations in the United States with a current nameplate capacity of at least 100 MW.. The Hoover Dam in Arizona and Nevada was the first hydroelectric power station in the United States to have a capacity of at least 1,000 MW upon completion in 1936.

  6. Droughts pose global risk to hydropower - AOL

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    Severe droughts are putting global hydropower at riskLocation: Santiago, Chile(SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) PUBLIC WORKS MINISTER, ALFREDO MORENO, SAYING: "We are facing the worst hydrological crisis, the ...

  7. Hydropower system can safely generate energy from rivers - AOL

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    By funneling running water into a canal, this system can generate electricity

  8. Hydropower - Wikipedia

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    Hydropower (from Ancient Greek ὑδρο-, "water"), also known as water power or water energy, is the use of falling or fast-running water to produce electricity or to power machines. This is achieved by converting the gravitational potential or kinetic energy of a water source to produce power. [1] Hydropower is a method of sustainable energy ...

  9. Small hydro - Wikipedia

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    An example of a small hydro power plant, Sveta Petka. A final noted advantage of small hydro over larger hydropower developments or fossil fuel plants is an element of environmental justice. In a number of communities which lack essential electricity access small hydro offers a reliable and clean source of electricity.