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The U.S. Department of Energy named the acting director of the Water Power Technologies Office and is accepting applications until May 1 for the permanent director position.
April 16, 2024
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Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced renewed funding for the National Alliance for Water Innovation (NAWI), DOE’s energy innovation hub for desalination.
April 11, 2024
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Today’s hydropower plants can benefit from leveraging modern technologies. Read more to explore the answers to six questions about what hydropower modernization is, why it’s important, and how DOE is supporting this goal.
April 11, 2024
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WPTO has announced a notice of intent to fund programs that accelerate the commercialization and adoption of water power systems and solutions.
March 28, 2024
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This Women’s History Month, join the U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office in celebrating the many women who are advancing water power.
March 25, 2024
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The Water Power Technologies Office opened applications for the 2025 Hydropower and Marine Energy Collegiate Competitions, which engage and educate students about real-world challenges facing these sectors and career opportunities in water power.
March 22, 2024
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The Water Power Technologies Office released its 2022–2023 Accomplishments Report, which showcases more than 40 hydropower and marine energy successes from projects at national laboratories, companies, and academic institutions across the country.
March 15, 2024
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The Water Power Technologies Office and the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education announced five students selected for the Marine Energy Graduate Student Research Program. They will work with mentors to advance their marine energy research.
March 13, 2024
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Jennifer Garson, the outgoing director of the Water Power Technologies Office, shares how saying “OK” to opportunities led her to working in clean energy and her thoughts on the important role water power plays in the clean energy transition.
March 12, 2024
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A new report from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory explores investment opportunities in hydropower.
March 8, 2024
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Water Power Events
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Water Power Technologies Office Semiannual Stakeholder Webinar
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM EDT