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This bill matters because it recommits federal support to developing water-based energy sources, which are a crucial part of a varied energy supply. If passed, it would accelerate research into cleaner energy options like hydropower and marine energy, which can help reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower carbon emissions. It would also directly improve existing energy infrastructure by making hydropower facilities more secure and efficient, and by fostering new technologies that can provide stable power to coastal communities and critical services, making them more resilient to power outages and natural disasters.
If this bill does not become law, federal funding and support for water power research and development might decrease or stagnate, slowing down innovation in these fields. This could mean less efficient existing hydropower systems, slower progress on new marine energy technologies, and fewer opportunities for job creation and workforce development in these sectors. Without this reauthorization, the nation might miss out on opportunities to strengthen its energy independence, improve the reliability of its power grid, and advance domestic manufacturing capabilities in an important renewable energy industry.
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This bill matters because it recommits federal support to developing water-based energy sources, which are a crucial part of a varied energy supply. If passed, it would accelerate research into cleaner energy options like hydropower and marine energy, which can help reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower carbon emissions. It would also directly improve existing energy infrastructure by making hydropower facilities more secure and efficient, and by fostering new technologies that can provide stable power to coastal communities and critical services, making them more resilient to power outages and natural disasters.
If this bill does not become law, federal funding and support for water power research and development might decrease or stagnate, slowing down innovation in these fields. This could mean less efficient existing hydropower systems, slower progress on new marine energy technologies, and fewer opportunities for job creation and workforce development in these sectors. Without this reauthorization, the nation might miss out on opportunities to strengthen its energy independence, improve the reliability of its power grid, and advance domestic manufacturing capabilities in an important renewable energy industry.