Steven Hawley, Author at Columbia Insight

About Steven Hawley

Steven Hawley is a writer and filmmaker from Hood River, Oregon. He's the writer and co-producer of the documentary film Dammed to Extinction, (2019) and author of Recovering a Lost River (Beacon Press, 2011). His latest book, Cracked: The Future of Dams in a Hot, Crazy World, will be published by Patagonia Books in May 2023.

Apr 28, 2022

Pump it up? The economics of stored-hydro energy may not be as green as the pitch

Steven Hawley2023-03-16T11:18:41-07:00Apr 28 2022|Categories: Renewable Energy|Tags: Columbia River, Klamath Tribes, Owyhee, Pumped-hydro, Yakama Nation|4 Comments

As electricity markets evolve, a noted economist says several proposed renewable-energy projects could cost more than they’ll ever make. 8 min. read

Feb 10, 2022

Uneven load: How rural communities shoulder the energy burden of cities

Steven Hawley2023-01-30T16:38:57-08:00Feb 10 2022|Categories: Energy|Tags: Alternative Energy, Farming, Sherman County, Solar Energy, wind power|6 Comments

Large-scale alternative energy installations aren’t the win-win for rural counties they’re made out to be

Jun 17, 2021

Hydro-fade: Pac NW power production is in dramatic flux

Steven Hawley2023-01-30T16:40:14-08:00Jun 17 2021|Categories: Energy, Snake River Dams, Sustainable Development|Tags: Bonneville Power Administration, Hydroelectric, Northwest Power and Conservation Council, Snake River Dams, Solar Energy|7 Comments

The viability of alternative energy sources is upending the energy market and changing perceptions (and profits) of hydropower