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Energy Department launches plan to grow US hydropower 50% by 2050

Energy Department launches plan to grow US hydropower 50% by 2050

Today, only 3% of the nation’s dams currently generate electricity WASHINGTON – The US Department of Energy has released a new report looking at the future of hydropower through 2050 that finds with continued technology advancements, innovative market mechanisms, and a focus on environmental sustainability, hydropower in the US could grow from 101 GW to nearly 150 GW […]

Manufacturers’ study shows big economic benefits of natural gas, pipelines

Manufacturers’ study shows big economic benefits of natural gas, pipelines

Natural gas is vital to US manufacturing sector and benefits economy as a whole By Matt Mandel, Energy In Depth A recent study from IHS Economic, commissioned by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), puts into perspective how beneficial natural gas development and natural gas pipeline expansion can be for the U.S. economy, domestic manufacturers, […]