The hydropower sector retained access to federal tax credits in the GOP tax bill passed this summer. But the industry is confronting a once-in-a-generation problem too.
The American Society of Civil Engineers gave the nation’s dams a D grade on its latest infrastructure report card.
“Forecast-informed reservoir operations” may help planners deal more effectively with flood or drought conditions.
Barges can move cargo with less fuel than a truck or train. But environmental experts are skeptical of emissions calculations.
Dams are costly and have gone out of style. We also know more about their environmental impact.
