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Hydro Review: A Novel Approach to New Small Hydro — Constructing South Fork Powerhouse
The South Fork Powerhouse Project demonstrates how power tunnels can be used when constructing small hydro plants to take advantage of new license minimum flows when placing the plant at the dam base is not feasible or economical. This article discusses several of the unique challenges faced by this U.S. Department of Energy-grant-funded project. By Bill Collins, P.E. The Sacramento
SMUD announces workforce changes to meet zero carbon goals
Sacramento Municipal Utility District in California said that, as part of its work to meet aggressive zero carbon goals by 2030, it is aligning its workforce to optimize processes, innovation and agility. The internal changes take advantage of efficiencies and coordination among programs to empower the best and brightest employees, SMUD said. They also put a focus on diversity, equity
SMUD board of directors’ vote signals intent to purchase PG&E’s Chili Bar hydroelectric project
In a joint announcement made by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District, the SMUD board of directors voted late last week at its regular meeting to approve a resolution signaling intent by SMUD to purchase a PG&E hydroelectric powerhouse and reservoir on the South Fork of the American River.
NorthWestern Energy announces plan to participate in Western Energy Imbalance Market
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Utility NorthWestern Energy has announced plans to participate in the California Independent System Operator’s Western Energy Imbalance Market.
Idaho Power joins energy imbalance market in western U.S.
U.S. utility Idaho Power has joined the western energy imbalance market after an independent consultant found this move could save the utility $4.1 million to $5.1 million annually.
Roundtable Discussion: Mitigating Seal Failures
Owners of four facilities discuss their seal failures, three of which were mechanical and one related to geological stress
Perspectives: Visiting Exceptional Facilities
Editor’s note on the value of visiting hydroelectric plants…
Sticky Wickets: Finding the Best Fire Protection for Generators
Carbon dioxide is the most prevalent type of fire suppression system protecting air-cooled hydroelectric generators. But personnel safety concerns are leading m…
NHA elects new president, executive committee for 2017
Members of the National Hydropower Association have elected a new Executive Committee for 2017, along with five new members of the NHA Board of Directors….
Dams and Civil Structures
Hydro Currents
The top hydroelectric power news for October 2016…
FERC News
SMUD seeks to drop 400-MW Iowa Hill pumped storage hydro from FERC license
Saying that costs are too high and the need too little, the Sacramento Municipal Utility District is asking the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to let…
Dams and Civil Structures
Hydro Currents
The top hydroelectric power news for March 2016…
Business
400-MW Iowa Hill pumped-storage hydro project canceled in California
The board of directors at Sacramento Municipal Utility District has decided not to proceed with construction of the 400-MW Iowa Hill pumped-storage hydro projec…
FERC News
FERC grants appeal, reduces annual charges bills $1.3 million
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has granted most of the appeal of a group of seven hydropower licensees and agreed to reduce 2013 annual charges bills …
Government and Policy News
NHA announces new executive committee, board members
The National Hydropower Association introduced new officers and board members during its annual conference in Washington, D.C., earlier today, ushering in a new…
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Hydro Review: A Novel Approach to New Small Hydro — Constructing South Fork Powerhouse
SMUD announces workforce changes to meet zero carbon goals
SMUD board of directors’ vote signals intent to purchase PG&E’s Chili Bar hydroelectric project
NorthWestern Energy announces plan to participate in Western Energy Imbalance Market
