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US Department of Energy Highlights the Success of Natel's FishSafe Turbine

September 12, 2022

“First, do no harm” is a phrase associated with health care professionals, but it also applies to sustainability practices. Clean energy deployment is as much about reducing harm (pollution) as it is about reducing costs, and when it comes to hydropower—which provides nearly one-third of renewable electricity generation in the United States and is growing—a key area of concern is the safety of ecosystems and species, especially fish.

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Natel wins multiple prizes in DOE photo and video contest

Natel employees Kate Stirr and Betsy Pfeiffer and former employee Andy Baumgartner won 5 prizes total for their photos and video of Natel's FishSafe technology.

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Video: Test of American Eel Passage Through the RHT

In September 2021, Natel conducted formal testing with PNNL on a cohort of American eel passing through the RHT.

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Video: Our Planet is Facing Twin Crises of Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss

We need hydropower solutions that prioritize biodiversity alongside renewable energy production.