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| Policy DriversHydropower Industry’s Response to DOE Funding Shows Huge Need for Investment in Hydro Infrastructure
The hydropower industry’s response to the U.S. Department of Energy’s 243 and 247 programs highlights the huge need for…
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Share Your Value – Invite a Legislator for a Tour on Hydro Day
National Hydropower Day takes places on August 24, and it’s a yearly celebration of the importance of hydropower, as…
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June 22, Letter of Intent Deadline and Important Updates to Section 247: Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity Incentives
Editor's Note: This article was updated to reflect the Department of Energy's Grid Deployment Office's (GDO) modifications to the…
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Why Modernizing the Columbia River Treaty is Critical for the Future of Pacific Northwest Hydropower
Due to the Columbia River Treaty, the U.S. loses $300 million worth of hydropower value each year to Canada.…
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The Importance of Streamlining Hydropower Licensing
Hydropower's role as the backbone of the U.S. power grid is critical, but the current licensing and re-licensing process…
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Waterpower Week 2023 – Top Four Takeaways
Last week’s Waterpower Week in Washington policy conference highlights included securing the future waterpower workforce, charting the rapid development…
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Second Annual “Ear to the River” Survey Reveals Key Insights into the North American Hydroelectric Industry
The Ear to the River Survey, a collaborative effort between industry partners, offers valuable insights and potential growth opportunities…
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Why President Biden’s “Made in America” Approach Is Good for Hydropower
Stanley Kocon, President and CEO, Voith Hydro North America, weighs in on President Biden’s State of the Union address,…
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Why President Biden’s ‘Made in America’ Approach Is Good for Hydropower
Stanley Kocon, President and CEO, Voith Hydro North America, weighs in on President Biden’s State of the Union address,…
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Where’s the Cash Going? Breaking Down Recent Waterpower Funding from the U.S. Federal Government
Due to NHA’s advocacy work, the needs of its members have been represented in the securing of hundreds of…
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Certifying Hydropower as Low Impact
The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) has been certifying hydropower sites as ‘low impact’ since 1999. Shannon Ames, executive…
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A Call for Participation: Help Build Hydro’s Roadmap to the Future
Take part in identifying the activities that will guide hydropower on its critical path to the clean energy future.…
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Breaking Down the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
The Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law could transform the U.S. waterpower industry via billions of dollars…
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Finding Hydropower’s Voice: Magnifying the Message Through An Ad Campaign
NHA launched an ad campaign in 2022 to learn what messaging would resonate with millennial audiences. In the process,…
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The Year in Review: Policy Progress for Waterpower
With 2022 almost over, NHA looks back at the year's biggest waterpower policy victories, potential legislative opportunities for the…
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How the 118th Congress Will Impact the Waterpower Industry
On November 17th, NHA hosted a member-exclusive panel covering updates in Congress following the midterms. Panelists discussed what to…
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How Our Advocacy Efforts Saved Hydropower in 2022
In response to the proposed removal of the Lower Snake River dams, Northwest River Partners created an ad campaign…
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Clean Currents 2022 – Top Four Takeaways
Attendees of Clean Currents 2022, which ran the week of October 17, in Sacramento, CA, came away with business…
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Save the Date! December 5-6: NHA Southeast Regional Meeting in Chattanooga, Tennessee
NHA’s Southeast Regional Meeting takes place in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in early December. The event provides peer networking for the…
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Why California Counts on Hydropower
California set itself on the course to achieve clean energy goals, and hydropower is critical to its success. Clean…
