Hydropower
For Burlington, Vermont, going 100 percent renewable was just the start
In 2014, Vermont’s largest city became the first in the U.S. to be 100 percent powered by renewable energy. What’s happened since then? Read More
Here's an overlooked option for long-term energy storage for renewables
Batteries get all the hype, but they are not the only way to provide continuous electricity. Read More
The dam plan that works for everyone
The Uncommon Dialogue agreement outlines a process by which existing dams in the U.S. can either be upgraded to generate power or torn down to better support fish populations. Read More
Green hydrogen could curb one-third of fossil fuel and industry emissions by 2050
That's according to a BloombergNEF report that calls policy support for the hydrogen economy "insufficient." Read More
Can Los Angeles use the Hoover Dam as a giant battery?
Sure, it's an ambitious plan — but the hurdles could be more historical than technical. Read More
From Atlanta to Denver, Emrgy offers plug-and-play hope for hydropower
CEO Emily Morris is proving there's a market for distributed energy that harnesses clean power from canals. Read More
Reconsidering the sustainability of hydropower
A new framework makes it more straightforward to evaluate projects against more than 20 social, environmental, technical and economic factors. Read More