Some Non-powered U.S. Dams Being Converted to Hydropower Facilities

SUGAR LAND--May 22, 2019--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--The U.S. has more than 90,000 dams, but only 3% of these support hydropower generation, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). However, certain projects are underway to convert these non-powered dams into facilities that can generate electricity. Industrial Info is tracking several of these projects throughout the U.S. Within this article: Details of grassroot hydropower projects at existing dams in the U.S.