According to DOE, the MoU aims to increase communication between the federal agencies and strengthen the long-term relationship between them to prioritize the generation and development of sustainable hydropower.
The objectives of the MoU include: identification of specific federal facilities that will be well-suited as sites for sustainable hydropower; facilities upgrade and demonstration of new technologies at existing hydropower locations; coordination of research and development on advanced hydropower technologies; integration of policies at the federal level; and collaboration to identify total incremental hydropower resources at federal facilities.
The MoU is expected to provide an opportunity for DOE to connect its hydropower research and development efforts with the agencies who own, operate and regulate federal water projects. DOE undertakes research and development to advance the performance and efficiency of hydropower technologies and works to ensure that these technologies are deployed at US hydropower facilities.
