The Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America Agenda Will Support 293 Projects Across 33 States to Improve Hydroelectric Facilities, Increase Dam Safety, Mitigate Fish and Wildlife Impacts, and Increase Access to Affordable, Carbon-free Electricity
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, the Department of Energy (DOE) today (Sept 5) announced the selection of 293 hydroelectric improvement projects across 33 states that will receive up to $430 million in incentive payments to upgrade hydropower facilities - in operation for an average of 79 years. Administered by the Grid Deployment Office (GDO) and funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity Incentive program will enhance dam safety, improve grid resilience at 215 facilities, and protect 6,000 existing jobs at hydropower facilities as well as contractors and vendors.
The full list of selections can be found online. In addition, the Grid Deployment Office will host a public webinar on the selections on September 11, 2024, from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. ET. Registration is required.
DOE anticipates releasing a second round for Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectric Incentives next calendar year.
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