Columbia Basin Dams, Fears Grow as Employees are Lost

by Emily | May 22, 2025 | Clean Energy News, Hydropower

 Construction of the Grand Coulee Dam in Washington began in 1933 and was completed in 1942. It is the largest hydropower producer in the U.S. and also part of the federal Columbia River Power System. (Courtesy of Bureau of Reclamation) Grand Coulee Dam is among the...

PGE Upgrades Hydropower Facility, Leads to Record High Energy Generation

by Emily | Apr 1, 2025 | Clean Energy News, Hydropower

Faraday Powerhouse, PGE photo Five years ago, Portland General Electric began investing in the Faraday Powerhouse, part of the West Side Hydropower project. Now, PGE is celebrating a five-year high in emissions-free power generated from its Clackamas River facilities....

TVA Actions During Hurricane Helene Saved $406 Million In Damages

by Emily | Nov 7, 2024 | Clean Energy News, Hydropower

Nolichucky Dam (Credit: TVA) The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has released data collected during and after Hurricane Helene that provides insight into the magnitude of the storm. Data from this event shows that flood mitigation strategies enacted by TVA prevented...

Department of Energy Invests in Hydropower Infrastructure

by Emily | Sep 6, 2024 | Clean Energy News, Hydropower

As part of the Investing in America agenda, the U.S. DOE recently announced the selection of 293 hydroelectric improvement projects. The projects will receive up to $430 million in incentive payments to upgrade hydropower facilities across 33 states. The Maintaining...

Congratulations Avista! One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies

by Emily | Mar 13, 2024 | Clean Energy News, Hydropower

Earlier this month, Avista was recognized by Ethisphere as one of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies. Ethisphere is a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, starting with a qualitative and quantitative...

DOE Supports Hydropower: $38 Million to 66 Hydro Facilities

by Emily | Oct 18, 2023 | Clean Energy News, Hydropower

As part of Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced last week that 66 hydro facilities will receive more than $38 million in incentive payments for electricity generated and sold. Administered by DOE’s Grid...