Drought Impacts on Hydroelectric Power Generation in the Western United States
Drought Impacts on Hydroelectric Power Generation in the Western United States
Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) are examining the historical hydroelectric generation data to understand the resilience of the western hydropower fleet during extreme drought. A new report details their findings based on more than two decades of data recorded at over 600 hydroelectric power plants across 11 states.

Drier conditions, such as those pictured here at Hoover Dam, could affect future hydroelectric power generation in the region.
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