U.S. Hydropower Faces Prospects for Growth, Contraction in 2026
Demand for New Capacity Balanced by Impending Expiration of Existing Licenses
Water flows through the spillways at Chief Joseph Dam in Washington, the largest hydroelectric dam operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Dec 26, 2025
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The demand for energy storage capacity is driving a flurry of proposals for new pumped storage hydropower while proposals for new conventional facilities are limited to small-scale projects.
