I say good, more outages mean more releases!  Better efficiency is better for everyone.   As long as we aren't building new ones.


Recovery Act Announcement: Obama Administration Announces up to $32 Million Initiative to Expand Hydropower
June 30, 2009

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced up to $32 million in Recovery Act funding to modernize the existing hydropower infrastructure in the U.S., increase efficiency, and reduce environmental impact. Todayâs announcement is designed to support the deployment of turbines and control technologies to increase power generation and environmental stewardship at existing non-federal hydroelectric facilities.

http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/progress_alerts.cfm/pa_id=195