2023年10月11日，美国能源部发布新版《水电愿景路线图》（Hydropower Vision Roadmap），这是2016年发布的水电愿景报告的更新升级。
新版路线图提出，随着技术的不断进步、市场机制的创新以及对环境可持续性的关注，到 2050 年，美国水电的发电和存储总容量预计从目前的101GW增长到近150GW。
该路线图制订了5项具体计划：
1）水电设施先进技术
Goals and activities in the AdvancedTechnology area are driven by supportingflexible energy generation through the designand demonstration of innovative and resilienthydropower components, structures, andsystems
.
2）可持续发展和运营
Goals and activities in the SustainableDevelopment and Operations area are drivenby integrating environmental stewardship,responsible water management, culturalresource preservation, and ecosystem
protection and restoration into thedevelopment and operation of facilities andwatersheds that produce hydropower.
3）估值的提高
Goals and activities in the lmproved Valuationarea are driven by recognizing andcompensating the full set of services andvalues provided by hydropower and pumpedstorage, encompassing power and non-powerservices within all investment and operationalcontexts.
4）优化的监管流程
Goals and activities in the OptimizedRegulatory Process area are driven byensuring an efficient and predictableregulatory process that supports environmental stewardship,responsiblewater management,and public safety.
5）加强协作、教育和推广
Goals and activities in the EnhancedCollaboration, Education, and Outreach areaare driven by sustaining public welfareenvironmental stewardship,and renewableintegration through an engaged communitynetwork and ready workforce.
