- | Innovation/Technology
REIVAX Performs Life Extension of UNITROL F Excitation Systems
The Fort Gibson Dam, operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, recently modernized its UNITROL F excitation systems…
| Innovation/TechnologyHow Digital Twins Can Transform Hydropower Operations
Digital twins offer a powerful, cost-effective solution for modernizing the aging U.S. hydro fleet by enabling real-time performance monitoring,…
| Project DevelopmentOak Ridge National Laboratory Releases Updated Hydropower Reports & Data
Recently, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) updated the Existing Hydropower Asset databases for 2025. These valuable resources provide insight…
| Project DevelopmentHow Hydro and Data Centers Are Pairing to Create Unique Value
Andrew Webber, CEO of Digital Power Optimization, explains how pairing data centers with hydropower can boost revenue, stabilize the…
| Innovation/TechnologyNew Water Power Facts Online Tool Connects the Industry to a Repository of Data
National Hydropower Association recently created the Water Power Facts online tool, providing the industry, and those affecting/interested in water…
- | Project Operations
One Fish, Many Fish, Pink Fish, Silver Fish
Fish passage is no longer just about building ladders—it's about rethinking the entire system through the lens of biology,…
| Project OperationsSafety First! Collecting and Comparing Worker Safety Performance
NHA and the Electric Utility Cost Group (EUCG) urge hydro organizations to participate in the annual safety survey by…
- | Project Operations
Three Things You Need to Know When Choosing an Outlet Valve
Choosing the right reservoir outlet valve depends on factors like operating head, flow control, and location. Common options—Fixed Cone…
| EventsExplore an Exciting Tour Opportunity at NHA and MHUG’s 2025 Midwest Regional Meeting
NHA and the Midwest Hydro Users Group (MHUG) is set to host its Midwest Regional Meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota,…
| Project OperationsExploring California’s Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park
With the water power industry focused on the future, the industry benefits from the importance of looking to the…
| Project OperationsAdvancing Grid Stability with Variable-Speed Pumped Storage Hydropower
Pumped storage hydropower offers a critical solution for grid stability, especially with an increasing reliance on intermittent renewable energy…
| Project OperationsWhat’s Keeping You Up at Night?
With over five decades of expertise in the hydropower sector, Kleinschmidt Associates has built a reputation for supporting dam…
| Innovation/TechnologyExtending the Lifespan of Hydropower Plants
Modernizing a hydro plant's assets is crucial for maximizing the plant's lifespan and ensuring reliable and sustainable energy generation.…
| Innovation/TechnologyProtecting Eels and Generating Hydropower: Understanding the Interplay
Over the last six decades, global hydropower capacity has more than doubled; yet, at the same time, migratory fish…
| Innovation/TechnologyWhy REEL COH Inc. Is The Custom Material Handling Equipment Company You Need
With over 150 installations around North America – powerhouse cranes, draft tube, gate hoists, spillway & intake gantry cranes…
| Project OperationsHow the Upward Trend in Non-Capacity Amendments Delays Hydropower Modernization
For decades, the hydro industry has prioritized licensing and permitting reform, as many inefficiencies in the status quo regulatory…
| Project OperationsThe Throttling Knife Gate Valve in Hydro Applications
Recognizing the need for an economical, lower head alternative to the more costly, high head jet flow gate, the…
| PeopleHow Resilient Is Your Workforce?
Just like hydropower’s evolving role in the grid, the hydropower workforce is also changing. With increasing rates of retirement…
| Project OperationsNew Endangered Species Act Regulations: How Are You Affected?
Last month, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service (Services) published three rules in the…
| EventsExperience How Small Hydro is Innovating Irrigation During Clean Currents
During this year's Clean Currents in Portland, Oregon, on Monday morning, October 7, attendees will be able to take…

