Southwestern Pennsylvania is uniquely positioned to play a critical role in the clean energy transition – leveraging its historic infrastructure and harnessing the power of its abundant waterways to lead in the development of low impact, renewable, hydro power.
Low-impact hydropower is the only 24/7 renewable product available
10 projects in the region – representing a nearly
$1 billion investment
What does hydropower mean for the region?
The renewable energy transition is an ‘all-of-the-above’ approach, and southwestern Pennsylvania is leading this effort with a unique focus on local investment in infrastructure, communities, and workforce development.
Economic Benefit
Access to low-cost, carbon free electricity will be a competitive advantage for the region
Jobs
The Projects will generate 1500 to 2000 family-wage jobs throughout a 5+ year construction timeline
Investment
Rye Development plans to invest nearly $1 billion dollars over the next decade in the southwestern PA region
Infrastructure
Hydropower at existing facilities also strengthens and reinvests in critical, but aging, infrastructure
Renewable Energy Transition
Low-impact hydropower is the only round-the-clock renewable energy resource; it also qualifies for the same Renewable Energy Credits as wind or solar power