Hydropower

New Transmission Would Bring More Canadian Hydropower Southward and Improve Regional Electric Reliability

9 Feb 2012

To bring renewable, carbon-free energy from Canada and upgrade the Upper Midwest’s electric system, Minnesota Power is proposing the construction of new transmission from Winnipeg to the Mesabi Iron Range and eventually into Duluth.

Hydropower major forays into wind power

9 Feb 2012

Shimla, Feb 9 (IANS) After testing the waters, the Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd (SJVNL) which owns and operates India's largest hydropower project in Himachal Pradesh has now decided to venture into wind energy.

Hydropower, Biomass Groups Say Jobs to Be Lost Without Tax Break

8 Feb 2012

Hydropower, biomass and geothermal energy groups urged Congress to extend a tax credit that will expire next year, joining the solar and wind industries in saying jobs will be lost without renewable-energy subsidies.