HR Volume 35 Issue 2

Dams and Civil Structures
A Developer’s View on Dam Removal
There are thousands of dams in the U.S. that can be developed to produce renewable energy, but there are also unused dams that should be removed. The author, a …
North America
31-MW Prairie du Sac Facility Endures Test of Time
An endearing fixture on the Wisconsin River, Alliant Energy’s 31-MW Prairie du Sac hydroelectric facility was inducted into the 2015 Hydro Hall of Fame and cont…
Dams and Civil Structures
Using Brains to Preserve Beauty
When Tacoma Power was faced with improving fish passage without sacrificing Little Falls’ scenic appearance, the utility constructed a first-of-its kind project…
Jobs and People
Forecasting Workforce Needs with Analytical Data
With aging employees and sector growth anticipated, the hydroelectric industry faces the challenge of maintaining an adequate, qualified workforce. An ongoing s…
Canada
Mica Switchgear Replacement Project: A Monumental Effort
BC Hydro details the steps it went through to replace the original gas-insulated switchgear installed during the 1970s for four units at the 1,805-MW Mica hydro…
Dams and Civil Structures
Hydro Currents
The top hydroelectric power news for March 2016…
Dams and Civil Structures
Perspectives: Hydro Doesn’t Settle for “Good Enough”
Those of you who are parents can sympathize with what I’m about to say. (For those of you who are not, I apologize for going off on this tangent.)…
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