First-of-its-kind jobs study for the hydropower industry
New study conducted by Navigant Consulting finds 60,000 MW of growth potential for hydropower, pumped storage, and ocean, tidal, and in-stream hydrokinetic technologies by 2025, which would support up to 700,000 new jobs throughout all regions of the United States!
Click here to see the jobs study webpage.
Click here to view the executive summary of the October 2009 Navigant jobs study.
Click here to view videos from the October release event.
NHA Welcomes New Leadership and Board Members
Grant PUD’s Munro Re-elected as NHA’s 2010-2011 President.
Click here to read the press release.
American Rivers and NHA Pleased to Host Workshop on Climate Change and Hydropower
Scientists, industry, conservationists, and regulators share views on the future.
Click here to read the press release.
NHA Statement on Recovery Act Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits Program
NHA applauds the White House for awarding $2.3 billion to clean-tech manufacturers last week, including three NHA member companies.
Click here to read the statement.
Save the Date! Joint HUG and NHA Central/Midwest Regional Meeting in Wausau, WI on May 20, 2010
Please join the National Hydropower Association (NHA) and the Midwest Hydro Users (HUG) Group on May 20, 2010, in Wausau, Wisconsin for a one-day meeting focusing on hydropower issues facing the Midwest.
Click here to view the announcement.
Application for the 2010 Past Presidents' Legacy Scholarship Now Available Online
The National Hydropower Association is pleased to announce that it will be accepting applications for the 2010 NHA Past Presidents' Legacy Scholarship the first week of January 2010. The $2,000 scholarship goes to promising young people who demonstrate the academic skills and commitment to help create the next generation of the hydropower industry.
Click here for more information. Please send completed applications to Scholarship Management Services.
Save the Date! Alaska Regional Meeting in Juneau, AK on March 11-12, 2010
Please join the National Hydropower Association (NHA), the Alaska Power Association, Alaska Energy Authority, and the Southeast Conference on March 11 & 12, 2010, in Juneau.
Click here to view the announcement. Click here to register.
NHA Praises Insights on Pumped Storage from Murkowski, Wyden, and Wellinghoff
Comments came yesterday as part of Senate Energy and Natural Resources Hearing.
Click here to view the press release.
NHA Salutes Sen. Murray and Under Secretary Johnson for Hydro Remarks
Hydro Energy, Jobs, and Environmental Benefits Focus of Washington Forum.
Click here to view the press release.
NHA Applauds FERC Workshop, Offers Recommendations on Small Hydro
Small hydro is a major part of industry effort to create 700,000 more jobs by 2025.
Click here to see the press release. And click here to read Linda Church Ciocci's remarks from the workshop.
NHA's Church Ciocci Named One of International Hydro Industry's All-Time Most Influential People
Linda Church Ciocci only woman on International Water Power & Dam Construction's list. Click here to read the statement.
NHA Applauds Funding for Federal Waterpower Program
Recently approved $50 million funding will increase the 2009 levels by 25 percent. Click here to read the statement.
Another Step Toward Doubling Hydropower: DOE Announces Recovery Act Funding for 7 Facilities
Cost-shared projects will increase production and improve environmental performance.
Click here to read the statement.
NHA applauds $531 million federal hydropower investment
CREBs funding key to building new resources and jobs. Click here to read the statement.
Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America: Power Shift
Join NHA at the Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America on February 3-5, 2010 in Austin, TX. During a very important time for renewable energy worldwide, this conference brings together members from all facets of the renewable energy industry- last year hosting nearly 4,000 industry professionals.
Click here to visit the conference website.
NHA announces formation of two new councils focused on development
The Pumped Storage Council and Small Hydro Council will support new industry goals and opportunities.
Click here to view the press release.
DOE Selects Laboratory-led Projects to Support Development of Water Power Technologies
The Department of Energy has announced the selection of laboratory-led projects for up to $11 million this year under DOE’s competitive laboratory solicitation for the development of Advanced Water Power Technologies.
See the full announcement from the DOE here.
Applications for Tax Credits Now Being Accepted
The Departments of Treasury and Energy are accepting applications for tax credits for manufacturers of advanced energy equipment under the American Recovery and Reinvestment (Stimulus) Act. Qualifying property includes:
• Technologies that create energy from renewable resources, including hydropower and hydrokinetics
• Energy storage technologies (fuel cells, microturbines or other energy storage systems used in electric vehicles)
• Advanced transmission technologies that support renewable generation (including storage)
• Other property designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The manufacturing tax credit is capped
at $2.3 billion. Credits are available for two years or until the cap is reached.
Click here for the recently issued guidance document on the credit.
NHA Presents Henwood Award to Brookfield’s David Youlen
The Henwood Award honors David Youlen’s leadership, vision, and contribution to the hydro industry.
Click here to read the press release.
NHA Congratulates AMP on Cannelton Hydroelectric Groundbreaking
The Cannelton Hydroelectric Project is part of largest new U.S. run-of-river development.
Click here to read the press release.
NHA Applauds Senate Action on Doubling DOE Waterpower Program
NHA hails senators for their vision on hydropower.
Click here to read NHA's press release.
Waterpower XVI Opening Plenary Session Video is Up!
Opening Plenary Speakers include: Scott Morris, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of Avista Corporation, and The Honorable Philip D. Moeller, FERC Comissioner.
Click here to watch them speak about hydro!
Congress Shows Overwhelming Support for Hydro
NHA applauds both House Appropriations and Senate R&D funding votes.
Click here to read NHA's press release.
Debate on the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill
Representatives Hastings (R-WA), Inslee (D-WA), Miller (R-MI) and Pastor (D-AZ) discuss the benefits of hydropower and hydrokinetic technologies during debate on the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill. The House overwhelmingly approved two amendments providing additional funding for hydropower development activities. Click the representative's name to watch his or her speech! And, click here to read the text of Representative Inslee's speech and Representative Pastor's response.
Guidance on Stimulus Act Renewable Energy Incentives Released
The Treasury Department and the Department of Energy have recently issued two important guidance documents for hydropower and hydrokinetic developers seeking to use the investment tax credit (ITC) or the Section 1603 payments program for specified energy property in lieu of tax credits.
Read the guidance document and Notice 2009-52.
NHA Praises Secretary Chu's Vision for Hydropower
The U.S. Department of Energy announced that it will devote up to $32 million of American Reinvestment and Recovery Act funds to upgrade hydropower projects. These funds are available for non-federal projects focusing on increasing efficiency and environmental performance.
Read the DOE press release and NHA’s response.
NHA Lauds Confirmation of Zoi
The National Hydropower Association congratulates Catherine Zoi on her confirmation as Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at the Department of Energy.
Read NHA's press release.
FERC, Washington state Sign MOU on Hydrokinetic Development
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the State of Washington have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that coordinates the regulatory reviews of each party with respect to the development of hydrokinetic projects in Washington state waters. Under the MOU, both parties will coordinate enviromental reviews of projects, establish a schedule for processing applications, and notify each other when one becomes aware of a potential applicant.
A press release announcing the MOU is now available.
Western Governors Urge Secretary Chu to Support Pumped Storage
The governors of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington state have sent a letter to Energy Secretary Steven Chu urging him to fund Bonneville Power Administration's (BPA) request to study sites for pumped storage hydropower projects as well as sources of capacity and flexibility in the Pacific Northwest energy grid. The governors cite that energy storage and other balancing measures are needed to integrate wind energy and other intermittent renewables in the region.
Please feel free to read the governors' letter.
New Leadership Team Takes Reins of NHA
Today NHA experienced a change in leadership as new executive committee and board members officially took charge of the organization. Andrew Munro of Grant County Public Utility District in Washington state is the new NHA President. John Dulude of Normandeau Associates is the new Vice President, while David Moller of Pacific Gas & Electric and Duke Energy's Greg Lewis will serve as Secretary and Treasurer, respectively.
To find out more about the leadership team, please read this press release
Hydro Green Energy Wins President's Award
Houston-based Hydro Green Energy has won the prestigious President's Award at the 2009 NHA Annual Conference. Last year, Hydro Green Energy's hydrokinetic turbine project in Hastings, MN received the first FERC license in the country for a hydrokinetic project. NHA Executive Director Linda Church Ciocci noted that Hydro Green Energy has opened the door to a new set of hydro technologies.
To learn more, please read NHA's press release
Erica Hanley Receives NHA Past President's Legacy Scholarship
Erica Hanley, a senior at Manhattan College in New York, has won the National Hydropower Association's Past President's Legacy Scholarship. Hanley will pursue a Master's Degree in Hydrological Engineering this fall at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado. Through her studies, she hopes to develop a way to use groundwater as a source of drinking water and power generation.
For more information, please read NHA's press release
NHA Congratulates OSAW Winners for Outstanding Stewardship
The National Hydropower Association presented Outstanding Stewards of America's Water Awards to 4 member organizations for excellence in stewardship during a festive ceremony on Capitol Hill. An independent panel of industry, media, and stakeholder representatives awarded New York Power Authority, Puget Sound Energy, and Yuba County Water Agency awards in the environmental, recreational, and historical enhancement categories. TransCanada received an OSAW award for public education.
To learn more about the winning projects, please read this press release.
For detailed information on the winning projects, please visit www.outstandingwaters.org
The National Hydropower Association, founded in 1983, is the only trade association
in the United States dedicated exclusively to advancing the interests of hydropower energy in North America. Located in Washington, D.C., NHA is a member-driven association that accomplishes its policy work and outreach through the initiatives of its standing
committees.
Hydropower
Is the power of moving water and comes in many forms from conventional to new emerging technologies of ocean, wave, tidal and hydrokinetic energy. Hydropower is a domestic source of clean, renewable, reliable and affordable electricity. It is more than electricity. Hydropower also provides recreational enhancements, flood control, and irrigation. It is an extremely important energy source that has significant growth opportunity in helping the nation meet new energy supply with a reliable and low-emitting, home-grown energy source. Hydropower is clean energy for a secure future.
No other energy source offers so many advantages.
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