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Exploring Hydropower

Explore the world of hydropower with The NEED Project 2014. Discover how gravitational energy is harnessed to produce clean, renewable energy from water. Learn about the top hydropower producing states in the U.S. and the efficiency of hydroelectric generation compared to coal. Find out about the advantages such as renewable and domestic energy sources, as well as potential environmental impacts and disadvantages. For more information, visit The NEED Project website or follow them on social media for updates and educational resources.

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Exploring Hydropower

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  1. Exploring Hydropower

  2. Water Cycle

  3. Gravitational Energy

  4. Harnessing Water Power The NEED Project 2014

  5. World’s First Hydropower Plant

  6. Top Hydropower Producing States 2012 (thousand megawatt hours) • Washington 89,464 • Oregon 39,410 • California 26,837 • New York 24,652 • Montana 11,283 Other major hydropower producing states include Idaho, Tennessee, Arizona, Alabama, and South Dakota. They all produce over 5,000 Mwh annually.

  7. Hydroelectric Generation by Country Billion kilowatt-hours Data: EIA

  8. U.S. Electricity Production 2012 Data provided by US EIA Net Generation by Energy Source

  9. The NEED Project 2014

  10. The NEED Project 2014

  11. The NEED Project 2014

  12. Advantages • Renewable Energy • Clean Energy Source • Domestic Energy Source • Generally Available As Needed • Provides Recreational Opportunities • Water Supply and Flood Control

  13. Power Plant Efficiency

  14. Coal vs. Hydro Kinetic Energy Conversion 35% 95%

  15. Possible Environmental Impacts • Fish Population • Quality and Flow of Water • Ecosystems of Rivers and Streams

  16. Other Disadvantages • Drought • Impact on Local Environment and Land Use • Preservation Concerns

  17. For More Information The NEED Project www.need.org info@need.org 1-800-875-5029 Energy Information Administration U.S. Department of Energy www.eia.gov The NEED Project 2014

  18. NEED is Social Stay up-to-date with NEED. “Like” us on Facebook! Search for The NEED Project, and check out all we’ve got going on! Follow us on Twitter. We share the latest energy news from around the country, @NEED_Project. Follow us on Instagram and check out the photos taken at NEED events, instagram.com/theneedproject. Follow us on Pinterest and pin ideas to use in your classroom, Pinterest.com/NeedProject.

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