Malcolm Woolf, CEO of the National Hydropower Association, teams up with Connor Nelson, an insightful author focusing on hydropower's impact in the clean energy sector. They discuss the crucial yet often overshadowed role of hydropower in stabilizing the energy grid amidst the rise of renewables. Delving into the lengthy relicensing challenges and inadequate market compensation, they emphasize the urgent need for reforms. The conversation also highlights opportunities for enhancing hydropower capacity, ensuring it remains a foundational part of America's clean energy future.