As Alaska’s largest source of renewable energy, hydropower supplies more than 20 percent of the state’s electrical energy in an average water year. There are nearly fifty operating utility-scale hydroelectric projects in Alaska. The majority of Alaska’s existing hydro projects are located in the southeast and southcentral regions of Alaska.
Registration Rates
Standard Registration Rate: $495
NHA Member Discounted Registration Rate: $195
Sponsors should contact Marycella Dumlao for registration assistance.
NHA offers special discounted rates for speakers, Federal Government employees, students, NGOs, and FLOW members. Please reach out to us for more information.
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Meeting Location & Accommodations
The 2023 Alaska Regional Meeting will take place in Anchorage, Alaska.
Hotel Captain Cook
939 W 5th Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
NHA has negotiated the room rate of $275. The room rate will be available until August 11 or when the block is full, whichever come first. To book your room at the group rate, follow the link below or call (907) 276-6000 and mention code NHAARM23 for the NHA Alaska Regional Meeting room rate.
Host
Session topics to include:
- New technologies and methodologies you can use to enhance and improve your waterpower project
- Status report on hydro project development and lessons learned about permitting/licensing
- The latest on workforce recruitment, retention, and training
- Case studies on the use of small-scale storage, marine energy, and new technologies to enable displacement of diesel-powered generation
Schedule of Events
Tuesday, September 12
8:30 – 3:30 PM: Tour of Eklutna Hydroelectric Plant and South Fork Hydroelectric Project
4:00 – 6:00 PM: Networking Welcome Reception
Wednesday, September 13
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: 2023 NHA Alaska Regional Meeting
Tour Information
The Alaska Energy Authority is offering a tour that includes both the Eklutna Hydroelectric Plant operated by Chugach Electric and the South Fork Hydroelectric Project owned by Dan Janke.
You will have the opportunity to RSVP for this tour when you register for the event.
Transportation
A bus will be provided. More details to come.
Security
Please bring a government-issued photo identification.
Dress Code
Close-toed shoes are required and work boots are highly recommended. No sandals or heels. No loose or baggy clothing.
Media Sponsor
Additional Information
Membership
Interested in becoming a member of NHA? Want to know how to leverage your current membership? Contact Marla Barnes at marla@hydro.org or call (816) 588-4639 for more information.
Questions and Sponsorship
Interested in how you can get involved in planning the agenda? Looking for brand visibility? Please contact Joseph LoSasso at joseph@hydro.org or call him at (202) 697-2404 with questions about sponsorship opportunities.
Other NHA Events
For information on other events owned and held by NHA, reach out to Marycella Dumlao at marycella@hydro.org.
Meeting Conduct Policy
As a professional society, the National Hydropower Association is committed to providing an atmosphere that encourages the free expression and exchange of ideas. Consistent with this commitment, it is the policy of the NHA that all participants in NHA activities will enjoy a welcoming environment, free from unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Read the full policy here.
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NHA does not sell information. We deeply respect the privacy of our attendees and we have never nor will we ever reach out to anyone with offers to sell our mailing lists. Any communications that say otherwise are scam attempts and should be deleted and/or blocked.
Leaders of the NHA Regional Meetings Series
The Regional Meetings Leadership, appointed by the chair of NHA’s Board of Directors, provides insight and input in regards to NHA’s regional meetings. Go here to learn more about the current Regional Meetings Series Leadership.
