Hydroelectric Power

  1. Hydroelectric Developments - History and Towns
    http://www.southcom.com.au/~jmika/hydro.htm
    Overviews the history of hydroelectric power in Tasmania by town. Read about the Pieman, Derwent, Gordon, South Esk, and King River catchments.
  2. David Rezachek's Home Page
    http://hgea01.hgea.org/~daver
    Engineer's personal Web page contains links to sites about renewable energy sources. Wind, solar, biomass, geothermal and hydroelectric energy sources are covered.
  3. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
    http://www.ferc.fed.us
    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission provides government data and regulations concerning the transmission of electricity, natural gas, oil and hydroelectric power at this site.
  4. Three Gorges Campaign
    http://www.irn.org/programs/3g
    At this site, the International Rivers Network offers links to information about the Three Gorges hydroelectric project in Yangtze, China. Topics include geologist reports, press releases and a listserv.
  5. The James Bay Cree and Hydro-Quebec - An Overview
    http://www.lib.uconn.edu/ArcticCircle/HistoryCulture/Cree/Feit1/index.html
    An overview of the historical interactions between the Cree tribe and Quebecois government and corporations is offered in this online essay. The article outlines Cree culture and their concerns about the construction of a hydroelectric plant in the area.
  6. US Energy Information Administration - Nepal
    http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/nepal.html
    Discusses Nepal's energy production and consumption, and outlines hydroelectric power projects.
  7. Chifley, Ben - Prime Ministers of Australia
    http://www.schools.ash.org.au/elanorah/pmbenedi.htm
    Labor prime minister served 10 years and began the Snowy Mountains hydroelectric project before dying from a heart attack at his desk.
  8. MSN Encarta - Grand Coulee Dam
    http://encarta.msn.com/find/Concise.asp?ti=0067A000
    Build up knowledge of this hydroelectric dam located in Washington state.
  9. Zambezi River - Encyclopedia.com
    http://www.encyclopedia.com/articles/14141.html
    Read about the path and hydroelectric power of this African river located on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia.
  10. MSN Encarta - Snowy Mountains
    http://encarta.msn.com/find/Concise.asp?&pg=2&ti=0B7A4000
    Describes this mountain range located in southern Australia which houses a hydroelectric complex.
  11. Tokyo Electric Power - Products & Services
    http://www.tepco.co.jp/international/tepcoNow/index-e.html
    Introduces the company's operations in such areas as hydroelectric, nuclear, and thermal power generation.
  12. Cody - Buffalo Bill Dam
    http://www.comp-unltd.com/~rodeo/dam.html
    Hydroelectric dam on the Shoshone River features a gift shop and a visitor center. Enjoy such nearby activities as camping, hiking and hunting.
  13. Sudbury Hydro
    http://www.shec.com/
    Ontario-based hydroelectric power company offers an overview of the company and its services. Access an account online.
  14. Dam & Reservoir Impact and Info Archive
    http://environment.about.com/mbody.htm?COB=home&PID=2820
    Database contains research reports, articles, and links to resources on dams, water diversions, impoundments, and hydroelectric projects.
  15. Blancaneaux Lodge
    http://www.belizenet.com/blancaneaux.html
    Jungle resort owned by Francis Ford Coppola features cabins on stilts and a private hydroelectric plant. Check out the restaurant and the tours.
  16. Magrath Foundation
    http://www.mfus.org/
    US organization builds small hydroelectric facilities managed by communities in Nicaragua and Canada to bolster their economies.
  17. Bureau of Reclamation - GP Region
    http://www.gp.usbr.gov/
    Take a look at the projects and activities of the Great Plains regional office, including hydroelectric power plants, irrigation, and wetlands.
  18. First Hydro
    http://www.fhc.co.uk/
    Generates electricity from two hydroelectric power stations in North Wales. Includes company data, board members, and visitors' center.
  19. FERC - Hydropower Licensing
    http://www.ferc.fed.us/Hydro/hydro2.htm
    Federal Energy Regulatory Committee offers a history of the origins of hydroelectric regulation. Features public outreach meeting times.
  20. CalEnergy - Services
    http://www.calenergy.com/market.html
    Energy developer's services include geothermal, hydroelectric, and natural gas energy.
  21. International Hydropower Organization
  22. Idaho National Engineering Laboratory (INEL)
  23. United State Geological Survey