Domestic and sustainable!
Free from a dependence on volatile fuel prices!
"America's hydropower industry has the potential to create 1.4 million cumulative jobs by 2025,"
"Using hydropower avoids the emission of more than 225 million metric tons of carbon pollution in America each year,"
"Hydropower already provides more than 30 million homes with affordable power," (National Hydropower Association)
Hydropower can be used in trade as surplus energy can be sold to other grids, increasing economic revenue
Not dependent on natural phenomena such as wind, weather, or stream flow
Creates habitat for native Michigan fauna such as Wood Ducks, providing touristic and environmental benefits
Proven to be able to power preexisting cities in Michigan
Free from a dependence on volatile fuel prices!
"America's hydropower industry has the potential to create 1.4 million cumulative jobs by 2025,"
"Using hydropower avoids the emission of more than 225 million metric tons of carbon pollution in America each year,"
"Hydropower already provides more than 30 million homes with affordable power," (National Hydropower Association)
Hydropower can be used in trade as surplus energy can be sold to other grids, increasing economic revenue
Not dependent on natural phenomena such as wind, weather, or stream flow
Creates habitat for native Michigan fauna such as Wood Ducks, providing touristic and environmental benefits
Proven to be able to power preexisting cities in Michigan