Water

The U.S. Department of Energy funds R&D to develop water energy. Learn about the DOE Water Power Program, financial incentives, and access water energy information.

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American companies are developing innovative ways to generate energy from waves, currents, and tides. Currently, hydropower is the largest source of renewable electricity in the United States.

Programs

Water Power Program
Supports the development of domestic, emissions-free, and cost-effective power from rivers, estuaries and oceans in the United States. Program Fact Sheet