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Q&A With Robynne Murray: Rebel With A Cause--And an Ice Axe

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12 New Remote and Island Communities Join the Journey to Energy Resilience

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International Standards Are More Important (and Interesting) Than Most People Think

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An Instrumented Reference Hydrokinetic Turbine System for Load Response Characterization at a Tidal Energy Test Site
Igiugig Site Visit Report
New Report Can Help Reduce Time and Cost To Advance Hydropower
An Examination of the Hydropower Licensing and Federal Authorization Process