Why you should switch to Hydroelectricity
-Low operating costs
-Typically less than a fossil fuel or nuclear plant
-Owners can change energy production based on electricity demand
-Hydropower is renewable
-Relies on the natural cycle and flow of water
-No air pollution
-i.e. No carbon dioxide emissions and the emission levels of greenhouse gases are less than many other energy generating methods
-Impoundment facilities generally offer a variety of recreational activities
-i.e. Fishing, boating, swimming, etc.
-The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulates hydropower production and requires public access to resevoirs in order for people
to have the opportunity to engage in activities
-Fascilities running from rivers have small environmental impact and produce relatively minuscule change in stream channel and flow
-Hydroelectricity plants are more efficient at meeting energy demands during short periods of time than coal and nuclear plants
-Pumped Storage
-During the day, water flows downhill and pushes turbines to generate electricity
-At night, water is pumped uphill to resevoirs to be used for the next day
-Very dependable because water is abundant
-Contributes to the storage of drinking water
-Typically less than a fossil fuel or nuclear plant
-Owners can change energy production based on electricity demand
-Hydropower is renewable
-Relies on the natural cycle and flow of water
-No air pollution
-i.e. No carbon dioxide emissions and the emission levels of greenhouse gases are less than many other energy generating methods
-Impoundment facilities generally offer a variety of recreational activities
-i.e. Fishing, boating, swimming, etc.
-The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulates hydropower production and requires public access to resevoirs in order for people
to have the opportunity to engage in activities
-Fascilities running from rivers have small environmental impact and produce relatively minuscule change in stream channel and flow
-Hydroelectricity plants are more efficient at meeting energy demands during short periods of time than coal and nuclear plants
-Pumped Storage
-During the day, water flows downhill and pushes turbines to generate electricity
-At night, water is pumped uphill to resevoirs to be used for the next day
-Very dependable because water is abundant
-Contributes to the storage of drinking water