- Powerhouse Article
| Electricity MarketsWhy the Grid Is Leaning Harder on Hydro’s Spinning Mass
New NERC and FERC actions are drawing attention to a service hydropower already provides for free: the physical inertia…
- Powerhouse Article | Innovation/Technology
How Fish Passage Data Can Fuel Hydropower Enhancement
Nearly 400 U.S. hydropower facilities are expected to undergo relicensing in the next decade, and many operators will consider…
- Powerhouse Article | Innovation/Technology
How Fish Passage Data Can Fuel Hydropower Development
With nearly 400 hydro facilities across the U.S. expecting to undergo relicensing within the next decade, many operators will…
- Powerhouse Article | Regulatory Insights
Don’t Leave Money on the Table! Federal Tax Credits Offer Billions for New and Existing Hydropower
Contrary to headlines, hydropower still can receive billions in federal incentives for clean energy! This article provides an overview…
- Powerhouse Article | Events
Water Power Week 2026: Access to DOE Leadership and Policy Updates
NHA is excited to announce our new Water Power Week keynote speaker: Michael Helmer, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary in…
- Powerhouse Article | Regulatory Insights
Understanding the Impact of Large Energy Consumers Co-Locating with Power Generation Facilities
After years of little to no growth, U.S. electricity demand is rising fast, bringing challenges like interconnection delays. One…
- Powerhouse Article | Events
The Top Takeaways from Water Power Week 2025
Water Power Week 2025 made it clear that two themes are front and center for the industry: the importance…
- Powerhouse Article | Regulatory Insights
How to Maximize IRA Tax Credits for Water Power, Navigating Prevailing Wages & Apprenticeship Rules
Inflation Reduction Act tax credits offer a major funding boost for the U.S. water power industry, but developers must…
- Powerhouse Article | Events
What’s Happening at Water Power Week?
Water Power Week in Washington D.C., is next month! Join NHA from March 31 - April 2, 2025, for…
- Powerhouse Article | People
How Trump’s Federal Leader Nominees Could Impact Water Power
Under President Donald Trump’s second administration, U.S. energy policy is expected to shift significantly. As nominees for federal agencies…
- Powerhouse Article | Policy Drivers
How to Craft an Action Plan When Seeking Federal Hydro Permits or Licenses
While the Trump Administration's impact on hydropower permitting and licensing is undetermined, what should a company do when seeking…
- Powerhouse Article | Policy Drivers
How Has Water Power Benefitted from the Inflation Reduction Act?
Since the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was enacted in 2022, the law has created once-in-a-generation opportunities for water power,…
- Powerhouse Article | Policy Drivers
What a Republican Trifecta Means for Water Power in 2025
The re-election of Donald Trump and Republican control of Congress could have significant implications for the hydropower industry, particularly…
- Powerhouse Article | Project Operations
How 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…
- Powerhouse Article | Project Operations
New 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…
- Powerhouse Article | Policy Drivers
How the Overturning of Chevron Impacts Water Power
In June, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Chevron doctrine, thereby sharply curtailing federal agency power. While the immediate…
- Powerhouse Article | Regulatory Insights
Hydropower Permitting – A Focus on Wetlands
Under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is authorized to issue permits…
- Powerhouse Article | Events
The Top Three Takeaways from Water Power Week 2024
The Water Power Week in Washington D.C. policy conference, which took place two weeks ago in the nation's capital,…
- Powerhouse Article | Regulatory Insights
What’s In Store for Water Power Regulations in 2024?
With the year underway, the water power industry can expect to see significant announcements for finalized federal regulations in…
- Powerhouse Article | Policy Drivers
What is at Stake for Water Power on Capitol Hill in 2024?
With 2024 underway, NHA has identified both challenges and opportunities for the water power industry as it moves forward…
