Skidmore has entered a 20 - year operating agreement with company Gravity Renewables and National Grid to meet 18 percent of its energy needs with power generated at the historic Chittenden Falls Hydroelectric Facility in Columbia County, 60 miles away. (wamc.org)
After decades of protests against what would be the world's third largest hydroelectric facility, Brazilian officials finally approved construction on the controversial dam at Belo Monte just one month ago — but hope is not lost for the communities and ecosystem the project threatens to destroy. (treehugger.com)
Incremental improvements to existing hydroelectric facilities completed after March, 1999 can now be counted as eligible renewable energy and contribute towards utilities» renewable portfolio standard obligations under I - 937. (carbonwa.org)