Water Power Research and Development Reauthorization Act
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Summary
This bill amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize and expand federal research, development, and demonstration programs for water power technologies, including hydropower, marine energy, and pumped storage systems. The bill increases authorized funding from $186.6 million annually (2021–2025) to $300 million annually (2026–2030), with expanded allocations for marine energy research and manufacturing. Key provisions add research priorities such as grid integration, cybersecurity, invasive species mitigation, workforce development, and marine energy applications for coastal resilience, desalination, and arctic conditions. The bill also enhances collaboration with tribal institutions, minority-serving institutions, and federal agencies including the Department of Defense and Commerce.
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