What is Hydro?

Hydropower utilizes the force of falling water to spin a turbine, which generates electricity and passes that electricity along to the local electrical grid. Hydropower is a clean, renewable source of energy, which does not utilize fossil fuels or contribute to air pollution. 

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Small, independently run hydropower facilities can be found contributing to green energy goals all across CT. In addition to generating clean electrons, hydropower can provide a number of benefits including black-start capabilities, a diversified electrical grid, dam safety, recreational lakes for boating, and passageways to help fish traverse rivers.

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Additional hydropower resources:

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Summit Hydro, What is Hydro?

U.S. Energy Information Administration, Hydropower Explained

Gravity Renewables, Kid friendly introduction to How Hydro Works

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