Hydroelectricity is the best for many reasons, but here our some of our favorites. For starters, a hydroelectric power installation can be beneficial for fish breeding. An increase in fish population can be beneficial for our society, by supplying us with a food and resource, as well as to the environment. Hydroelectricity power stations have a really long life allowing them to generate electricity for many decades, whereas other energy sources must be updated every few years to either keep up with protocol or standards of efficiency. Hydroelectric power is completely independent of fossil fuels or other perishable resources. It does not involve any combustion or burning of fuel, coal, etc. and therefore, does not release any toxic chemicals in the atmosphere and nor does it create any harmful byproducts. The “fuel” powering hydroelectric facilities is clean, renewable, zero-emission water. Using hydropower avoids 225 million metric tons of carbon pollution in the U.S. each year – equal to the output of approximately 42 million passenger cars. In terms of reliability and consistency, hydroelectricity is way ahead of its other renewable energy counterparts. No wonder then, that hydroelectric power is a preferred choice, not just for small-scale industries, but also for heavy-duty industries and manufacturing plants.