Water Power Technologies Office

Water Power Technologies Office Type: Government Agency Parent organization: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Top organization: Employees: Executive: Director Budget: $143M (Fiscal Year 2024) Address: 1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585, USA Website: https://www.energy.gov/eere/water Creation Legislation: Wikipedia: Water Power Technologies Office

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Mission The Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) within the U.S. Department of Energy works to advance and promote hydropower and marine energy technologies. WPTO's mission is to enhance the deployment of clean, reliable, and cost-effective water power to support a sustainable, decarbonized energy system.

Services Research and Development; Technology Demonstration; Education and Outreach;

Regulations

Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) is dedicated to accelerating the development and deployment of hydropower and marine energy, aiming to contribute to a diversified, resilient, and sustainable U.S. energy mix.

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Mission

WPTO's mission is to support the expansion of water power technologies by reducing costs, improving environmental sustainability, and ensuring these technologies can play a significant role in the nation's energy landscape. It focuses on research, development, testing, and demonstration to overcome technical barriers and facilitate market entry.

Parent organization

WPTO is part of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE).

Legislation

WPTO operates under the DOE's budget allocated by Congress, without specific legislation for its creation, but supports broader energy policy objectives.

Partners

WPTO collaborates with:

• Industry for commercialization and technology deployment
• National Laboratories for technical and research support
• Universities for advancing education and research in water power

Number of employees

The specific number of employees in WPTO is not publicly detailed, but it includes a team committed to water power innovations.

Organization structure

WPTO's structure includes:

• **Hydropower Technologies** for modernization and efficiency improvements.
• **Marine Energy Technologies** for wave, tidal, and current energy systems.
• **Integrated Systems Analysis** for strategic planning.

Leader

WPTO is led by a **Director**.

Divisions

The office includes:

• **Research and Development** for technology advancements.
• **Market Integration** to support technology commercialization.

List of programs

• HydroNEXT
• Powering the Blue Economy
• Marine Energy Collegiate Competition

Last total enacted budget

For Fiscal Year 2024, WPTO's budget was approximately $143 million.

Staff

While exact staff numbers are not disclosed, WPTO operates with a group of experts managing various research and deployment initiatives.

Funding

WPTO's funding is sourced from DOE appropriations, aiming at research, development, demonstration, and market integration of water power technologies.

Services provided

WPTO offers services including funding for R&D, technical assistance for water power projects, educational initiatives for workforce development, and support for technology demonstration and validation.

Regulations overseen

WPTO does not directly oversee regulations but influences policy and standards related to water power through its research and partnerships, contributing to environmental and safety guidelines.

Headquarters address

1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585, USA

History

WPTO has been pivotal in advancing water power technologies, from traditional hydropower to emerging marine energy systems. It has supported innovations to increase efficiency, environmental sustainability, and integration into the energy grid.

External links

• Official Website
• wikipedia:Water Power Technologies Office
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