Water power research would get a big funding boost to develop new energy technologies.
This bill would set aside significantly more money for research into hydropower and marine energy, like wave and tidal power. It would expand efforts to improve these energy sources, make them more reliable, and support job training for the people who work with them.
Currently, federal programs support water power research and development with an authorization of $186.6 million per year, focusing on specific areas for hydropower and marine energy. If this bill becomes law, the authorized funding for these programs would increase to $300 million annually from 2026 to 2030. The scope of research would expand significantly for both hydropower, to include cybersecurity and improved licensing, and marine energy, to include U.S.-based manufacturing, hydrogen production, and resilient power for coastal communities and defense. Additionally, there would be a stronger emphasis on workforce development, annual calls for project proposals, and regular public reporting to Congress on research progress.
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