Hydropower or water power (from the Greek: ÏÎ´ÏÏ, water ) is power derived from the energy of falling water or fast running water, which may be harnessed for useful purposes.
Brighton is a village located mostly in Macoupin County and partially in Jersey County, Illinois. As of the 2010 U.S. census, the village had a total population of 2,254. The village's current mayor is Michael Roberts. Brighton is a part of the Metro-East region and the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Communities. 1  The city of Brighton is located adjacent to the township, but is administratively autonomous. 2  Pleasant Valley was a rural post office in the southeast of the township. Elijah Marsh was the first postmaster of the office, which operated from July 24, 1837, until July 29, 1852.