Russell's Articles

With nearly 47,000 MW of wind power capacity in the U.S. and more than 8,000 MW expected to go online in 2012, wind power's rapid growth poses a tremendous challenge for utilities and grid managers ch...

The greatest potential for new hydropower in the U.S. is in Alaska, where high energy costs, abundant resources and a strong standard for renewable generation have created a wealth of opportunity.

Canada is already the world's second-largest hydropower producer behind China. But Canada is bent on producing more, driven by its vast potential for hydropower generation and demands for more clean e...

Ambitions for a better economy and a need for more clean energy in the U.S. are driving Canada's efforts to monetize its hydro resources.

In 2008 and 2009, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued more than 500 permits for the construction of hydropower projects in the U.S. That's four times more than the previous two years.

In the U.S., several federal and state agencies have pledged to support the licensing and development of new hydropower projects in joint agreements to streamline the process.