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.
The Charter Township of Brighton is located in southeast Livingston County. Two major trans-portation corridors, U.S. 23 and I-96, intersect in this township. The local expressways and easy accessibility to surrounding job markets may factor in the townshipâs popularity as a residential community. Brighton Township is also home to one of the countyâs largest employers, General Motors Proving Grounds. GOVERNMENT 4363 Buno Road, Brighton, MI 48114 (810) 229-0550 Web Site: brightontwp.com