A recently released International Hydropower Association report shows the past year was one that saw significant investment in hydroelectric development in all regions of the world.

A bill that would modify Connecticut's current set of renewable portfolio standards is drawing fire as opponents say it would negatively impact jobs, consumer choice and electricity prices.

Small hydropower project developers are hopeful that the 100-500 kW hydro band introduced earlier this month to the United Kingdom's Feed-in Tariff (FiT) scheme will help stimulate renewable production growth.

An energy policy that would include hydroelectric projects amongst Montana's list of renewable resources eligible for energy credits has been introduced to the state's legislature, HydroWorld.com has learned.

A report produced by the Alberta Legislature's Resource Stewardship Committee could help increase hydroelectric power in the northern part of the province, HydroWorld.com has learned.

Legislation making its way through the Missouri General Assembly could see larger hydropower projects included as part of the state's renewable energy standard, HydroWorld.com has learned.

More than two dozen Voith Hydro employees have completed training in the International Hydropower Association's environmental management program, HydroWorld.com has learned.

Utility company and hydro project operator Eletrobras said it will complete its restructuring plan with the next 30 days, Brazilian sources have reported.

The deadline for submitting abstracts for this year's Renewable Energy World Asia Conference & Exhibition is Feb.15, 2013.

A new 230 kW micro hydro turbine at Yellowstone National Park will equate to as much as US$80,000 per year in energy savings, HydroWorld.com has learned.

A new 230 kW micro hydro turbine at Yellowstone National Park will equate to as much as US$80,000 per year in energy savings, HydroWorld.com has learned.

America's hydroelectric industry received a late Christmas present as the U.S. Congress passed a one-year extension of renewable energy tax incentives last night.

America's hydroelectric industry received a late Christmas present as the U.S. Congress passed a one-year extension of renewable energy tax incentives last night.

A new renewable energy development plan could reward small hydroelectric development with higher incentives, HydroWorld.com has learned.

Hydroelectricity's role in the global energy mix was emphasized earlier today by the International Hydropower Association during the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Qatar.