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Strategic Goal: 1: Transforming our Energy SystemsOffice: Energy Efficiency and Renewable EnergyProgram: Water PowerWebsite: http://www.eere.energy.gov/topics/water.htmlPerformance Goal: Water PowerComplete feasibility studies at facilities to identify opportunities for efficiency and capacity upgrades, powering existing non-powered dams, andadding new pumped storage hydropower capacity.FY 2011 target: 10Results:FY Target Commentary2011 Not Met This Project, through which the feasibility studies were to be completed, has been substantially rescoped to moreeffectively incorporate the stated needs of industry and to significantly reduce costs through an improved implementationand procurement strategy. These project changes, and a delay in the project timeline, will require a formal revision tothis measure. As background, the HAP project was initiated in 2010, being managed under the auspices of ORNL.After a broad ORNL solicitation brought forth limited and unresponsive proposals in 2010, the Program took action to rescopethe Project to better meet the needs of industry in early 2011, leading to a significant delay in the implementationof the assessments (formerly referred to as "feasibility studies" as is stated in this measure). At the close of FY11, 2"test case" assessments have been performed. As a result of the new HAP strategy, the Program will complete 40assessments in FY 12, and a total of 75 assessments through FY 2013, putting us back on schedule to meet our FY 12and FY 13 commitments. This improved strategy allows the Water Power Program to successfully meet the 2012 and2013 performance targets while more effectively assessing the potential and technology needs to increase generation atexisting hydroelectric facilities.2010 Met No Comments2009 Met The Program has completed a draft version of its Multi-Year Program Plan for 2009-2012. The Program drafted theMYPP using several resources including knowledge gained through interaction with National Laboratories, industry, andother key stakeholders. The document lays out the Program's long-term strategic technology development and marketacceleration goals for both marine and hydrokinetic technologies and conventional hydropower. The Program hasdeveloped strategic pathways and technical approaches to reach these goals and overcome technical and marketbarriers. The MYPP allows the Program to reassess its strategy as new information becomes available, the results ofR&D projects are analyzed, and as the market develops for these technologies.Documentation: Demonstration Assessments Reports from USACE - Center Hill and Duke - Rhodiss Hydropower Plants have been submittedby Assessment Team.DOE FY 2011 Annual Performance Report 59