Paige Lambermont joins the show to discuss hurdles preventing greater development of America's hydro-electric capabilities. The team also takes a look at the history of American hydropower and possible paths for greater expansion.

Links:

• A Review of the Impacts of Government on Hydroelectric Power Generation and Development: https://www.instituteforenergyresearch.org/renewable/water/a-review-of-the-impacts-of-government-on-hydroelectric-power-generation-and-development/

• A primer on hydroelectric energy from IER's energy encyclopedia: https://www.instituteforenergyresearch.org/?encyclopedia=hydroelectric

#40: Steven F. Hayward on energy and politics in 2020 (1-3-20)

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