Co-Hosts:
Registration Information
Standard Registration Rate: $595
NHA Member Discounted Registration Rate: $295
Sponsors: Please contact Caroline Herman for registration support.
Special Discounted Rates Available for:
- Speakers
- Federal and State Government employees
- Young professionals involved in NHA’s Future Leaders of Waterpower (FLOW) group
- Representatives of NGOs
For details, contact Caroline Herman.
CANCELLATION POLICY
You may transfer your registration at any time at no cost. Cancellations received in writing by May 1 will be refunded less a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations after this date cannot be refunded.
Meeting Location & Accommodations
The 2026 NHA Alaska Regional Meeting will take place in Anchorage, Alaska at the Hilton.
The Hilton Anchorage
500 West Third Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501
NHA has negotiated a room rate of $329 at the hotel starting on Tuesday, May 19th and ending on Thursday, May 21st.
If you are booking within this time, you can book via the link above. The special rate will be available until May 14th, or until the block is full.
If you would like to arrive earlier or stay later, the hotel will honor this rate for 3 days pre and 3 days post the event but you must call 907-272-7411 and mention code NHA26 to receive the reduced rate.
Schedule of Events
NHA has included events at the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference that focus on hydropower in an effort you help you create the best agenda during your time in Anchorage. You can view their full agenda here: https://alaskasustainableenergy.com/agenda/
They are offering 50% off their one day registration for Wednesday programming. More information on registering for the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference can be found below.
Wednesday, May 20
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference Plenary Presentation – “Dam Proud: How Hydropower Shaped Alaska and Powers Our Future”
Speaker: Malcolm Woolf (National Hydropower Association)
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM: Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference Plenary Presentation – “Keynote Presentation: The Future of Renewable Energy”
Speakers: Cady Lister (Renewable Energy Alaska Project), Nicole Hughes (Renewable Northwest), Brian Solan (Ameresco, Inc.)
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: NHA Tour of Eklutna Hydroelectric Project (Separate ticket purchased at time of NHA Regional Meeting registration)
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM: NHA and Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference Welcome Networking Reception at the Dena’ina Center
Thursday, May 21
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM: NHA Alaska Regional Meeting – Detailed Agenda Here
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: NHA Regional Meeting Farewell Happy Hour
The Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference
NHA is partnering with the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference to make it easy for you to attend both events. Their agenda is now live and can be viewed here.
Specifically – Wednesday, May 20th includes NHA’s President and CEO, Malcolm Woolf, speaking in the session “Dam Proud: How Hydropower Shaped Alaska and Powers Our Future” and the lunch plenary is entitled “The Future of Renewable Energy”
The Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference is offering 50% off their one day registration for Wednesday programming.
Register:
- Click here.
- Click the orange “Get Tickets” button.
- At the top of the registration form, enter Promo Code: ASECNHA26 – this code will apply a 50% discount to the single day rate. The ticket price will be $125 per person.
- Click “Apply.”
- Select the “Wednesday Single Day” ticket.
Schedule:
Below is the Wednesday agenda that is specifically geared toward water power. The full agenda can be viewed here.
Wednesday, May 20
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM: “Dam Proud: How Hydropower Shaped Alaska and Powers Our Future”
Speaker:
- Malcolm Woolf (National Hydropower Association)
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM: “Keynote Presentation: The Future of Renewable Energy”
Speakers:
- Cady Lister (Renewable Energy Alaska Project)
- Nicole Hughes (Renewable Northwest)
- Brian Solan (Ameresco, Inc.)
Tour of Eklutna Hydroelectric Project
Hosted By: 
Wednesday, May 20
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Eklutna Power Plant has two (2) vertical, Francis hydraulic turbines generators. Located along the Knik River and jointly owned with Chugach Electric Association, the Municipality of Anchorage, and Matanuska Electric Association. Chugach’s effective share is 64.3 percent, up to 25.7 megawatts.
Bus transportation will be provided to and from the hotel. Lunch will be on your own.
Additional Information
Membership
Interested in becoming a member of NHA? Want to know how to leverage your current membership? Contact Marla Barnes at [email protected] or call (816) 588-4639 for more information.
Questions and Sponsorship
Interested in how you can get involved in planning the agenda? Looking for brand visibility? Please contact Alex Clune at [email protected] or call her at (503) 778-0473 with questions about sponsorship opportunities.
Other NHA Events
For information on other events owned and held by NHA, reach out to Francesca Hadjimichael at [email protected].
Meeting Conduct Policy
As a professional society, the National Hydropower Association is committed to providing an atmosphere that encourages the free expression and exchange of ideas. Consistent with this commitment, it is the policy of the NHA that all participants in NHA activities will enjoy a welcoming environment, free from unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Read the full policy here.
Privacy Statement
NHA does not sell information. We deeply respect the privacy of our attendees and we have never nor will we ever reach out to anyone with offers to sell our mailing lists. Any communications that say otherwise are scam attempts and should be deleted and/or blocked.
