In 2017, Hydroelectric power as a renewable energy source contributed twice as much electricity as Solar and Wind combined! Hydroelectric power holds a coveted place in the hearts and minds of Rhode Islanders. Samuel Slater knew the value of this power source and he employed it to drive the industrial revolution from its cradle on the Blackstone River in Pawtucket. Please join REI and New England Hydropower’s Michael C. Kerr and H. Christian Conover for this unique event. Learn about the capability of and most recent innovations in hydropower technology, as well as the newest hydroelectric generating facilities that are being built right here in Little Rhody!