Infrastructure Bill Provides Incentives to Modernize Hydropower
Learn what’s in the just passed infrastructure bill that provides opportunities to modernize renewable, clean, affordable hydropower. Click here to for print version.
Northwest Hydropower News
BPA Releases Educational Video “How Energy Moves from Nature to Your Home”
Heat waves and wildfires are making the summer of 2021 a time of reflection and thanks for keeping the lights on and power flowing. It’s happening at a time when climate change and the desire for carbon-free power…
Carbon Free Electricity
Decarbonizing the electric grid continues to be central to policies and legislation to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Check these stories out for the latest in leadership and actions by utilities in the Northwest. Advanced…
Hydropower Heroes Video Released
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: November 25, 2020 Contact: Andy Dunau, Executive Director 509-535-7084 info@fwee.org View, enjoy and share this 30 second video paying tribute to workers tirelessly contributing to our wellbeing by keeping the lights on….
Following Nature’s Current: Hydropower in the NW Release
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Andy Dunau, Executive Director 509-535-7084 info@fwee.org The Foundation for Water and Energy Education (FWEE) has released Following Nature’s Current: Hydropower in the Northwest. Visit www.fwee.org/following-natures-current to view the publication on-line. Print copies to media are…
Governor Inslee proclaims July 21st Hydropower Appreciation Day
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee has proclaimed July 21, 2019 as Hydropower Appreciation Day. This is in recognition of hydropower being a carbon-free, renewable energy resource offering reliable, affordable, and clean energy that supports Washington State’s economic development…
Libby Dam hosts Hydropower Educator Workshop
20 hydropower educators joined with area teachers at Libby Dam to network and exchange best practices to effectively teach principles of electricity, generation of hydropower and environmental stewardship. “It’s an interesting time to be teaching about hydropower because…
Public poetry celebrates hydro appreciation
Citizens throughout the Northwest are entering diamante poems into a Hydro Appreciation Day contest. Winners receive up to 4 tickets to a Seattle Sounders vs. Portland Timbers soccer match at Century Link Field on Sunday, July 21st. “It’s…
Celebrate Hydro Appreciation Day July 21st with FWEE and the Seattle Sounders
The Foundation for Water and Energy Education (FWEE) and the Seattle Sounders are teaming up as strikers for Hydro Appreciation Day! We’re celebrating hydropower as the foundation of the Northwest’s renewable energy future. Join the celebration at CenturyLink…
Teaching Generation of Electricity Made Easy
FWEE member RB Manufacturing, inventors of the popular Power Wheel, have now come up with the Transparent Alternator Kit! This device can be assembled in 20 minutes, providing students from 4th grade and up a hands-on introduction to…