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New Bill Offers a Breakthrough for Hydropower
The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (BAAJA) could deliver the most significant hydro permitting and licensing…
- Upcoming Events
NHA’s Southeast Regional Meeting Comes to Nashville
Get a behind-the-scenes look at USACE’s Old Hickory Dam, where an $81.6 million rehabilitation is underway, during NHA’s Southeast…
- Industry News
Hydro Shines at FERC Conference
At a recent FERC conference focused on energy reliability, commissioners and witnesses alike highlighted hydro's important role.
- Continuing Education
Strengthening Hydro’s Future, One Learner at a Time
Get new hires up to speed faster with NHA’s Hydro System Principles Training; the next cohort starts November 19!
- External Relations
NHA Collaborates at Canadian Waterpower Week
NHA staff attended Canadian Waterpower Week, where Public Affairs Director, Copeland Tucker, led a discussion on his work to…
Annual Reports New Hydropower Market Report Shows Big Potential for Non-Powered Dams
Learn more about this and other key takeaways from the Department of Energy's latest analysis of the hydropower market
Marine Energy BAAJA bill is a win for marine energy
NHA spoke to Heatmap News about how the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA) will help unleash hydrokinetic…
- Industry News
- NHA Insights
NHA Celebrates Global Hydropower Day
Hear NHA President and CEO Malcolm Woolf's message for Global Hydropower Day
Events Check out Some of the Biggest Moments at Clean Currents!
While Clean Currents 2026 may have wrapped, NHA's photo gallery lets you experience the event after the fact!
- Advocacy
NHA Supports New Congressional Energy Permitting Package
Find out why the The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act is a game changer for hydropower
- Industry Achievement
Another Hydropower Bill Becomes Law This Congress
Schrier's bill has been signed into law! The Hydropower License Transparency Act is now law! Learn more about how…
- Workforce Development
The Future of the Hydro Workforce Takes Centerstage at Clean Currents
The importance of hydro's future workforce was a keen focus at Clean Currents, celebrating Julie Keil Scholarship winner Sanibel…
Press Releases NHA Supports Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 to Help Unleash American Hydropower
Washington, DC — NHA President and CEO, Malcolm Woolf, issued the following statement on the U.S. Senate's introduction of…
- Events
Hydro Hounds at NHA’s Clean Currents Tackle Some of the Industry’s Biggest Questions
One of the star attractions at NHA's Clean Currents were adoptable puppies, who spent time fielding questions about challenges…
- Press Releases
NHA Announces Inaugural Winners of the Achievements in Water Power Award
Phoenix, AZ -- The National Hydropower Association (NHA) awarded Salt River Project (SRP) and McMillen with the inaugural Achievements…
- Press Releases
Debbie Mursch Receives the 2026 Dr. Kenneth Henwood Award for Excellence in Hydropower Leadership
Phoenix, AZ – Debbie Mursch is the newest winner of NHA’s Dr. Kenneth Henwood Award, an accolade given to…
- Press Releases
Nicholas Brunt Named 2026 Recipient of NHA’s Rising Star Award for Early-Career Water Power Professionals
Phoenix, AZ – The National Hydropower Association (NHA) is proud to announce Nicholas Brunt of Brookfield Renewable N.A. as the recipient of…
- Press Releases
Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Transparency in Hydropower Licensing Passes Senate, Heads to President’s Desk
Washington, DC --- NHA applauded the Senate's unanimous passage of the Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act (H.R.3657/S. 3500). It now…
- Press Releases
New Analysis Shows Hydropower’s Licensing Conditions Have Increased Tenfold Since 1980, Threatening Grid Reliability as Power Demand Surges
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As U.S. electricity demand grows at its fastest pace in decades, a new report from the…
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