Host: Chugach Electric Association, Inc.
Registration Information
Standard Registration Rate: $525
NHA Member Discounted Registration Rate: $225
Sponsors: Please contact Ellie Rubalow for registration support.
Special Discounted Rates Available for:
- Speakers
- Federal Government employees
- Young professionals involved in NHA’s Future Leaders of Waterpower (FLOW) group
- Representatives of NGOs
For details, contact Ellie Rubalow.
CANCELLATION POLICY
You may transfer your registration at any time at no cost. Cancellations received in writing by May 6 will be refunded less a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations after this date cannot be refunded.
Meeting Location & Accommodations
The 2025 NHA Alaska Regional Meeting will take place at the The Lakefront Anchorage in Anchorage, Alaska.
All hotel reservations must be made by Monday, August 4th to get the NHA discounted group rate of $375!
The $420 that shows up on the site is inclusive of all taxes.
The Lakefront Anchorage hotel offers free all-year round 24-hour shuttle service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. They also provide a Summer Shuttle Service to Downtown Anchorage from May to September.
Schedule of Events
Tuesday, August 5
8:00 AM: Meet in Hotel Lobby, bus will leave at 8:15 AM
8:15 AM – 12:00 PM: Morning Tour of Eklutna Hydroelectric Project
12:00 PM: Meet in Hotel Lobby, bus will leave at 12:15 PM
12:15 PM – 4:00 PM: Afternoon Tour of Eklutna Hydroelectric Project
Bus transportation will be provided to and from the hotel. Lunch will be on your own.
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM: NHA Welcome Networking Reception
Wednesday, August 6
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM: NHA Regional Meeting
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Post Event Happy Hour
Session Topics
- New Hydro Development Occurring in Alaska – Status Reports
- Update from Washington, D.C. – What’s Happening in Congress and in the Trump Administration
- Regulatory and Permitting Hot Topics in Alaska
- Tax Credits and Elective Pay 101 – Who’s Eligible? How To Take Advantage? Why This Matters?
Tour of Eklutna Hydroelectric Project
Hosted By: 
Eklutna Power Plant has two (2) vertical, Francis hydraulic turbines generators. Located along the Knik River and jointly owned with Chugach Electric Association, the Municipality of Anchorage, and Matanuska Electric Association. Chugach’s effective share is 64.3 percent, up to 25.7 megawatts.
Bus transportation will be provided to and from the hotel. Lunch will be on your own.
Additional Information
Membership
Interested in becoming a member of NHA? Want to know how to leverage your current membership? Contact Marla Barnes at [email protected] 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 Alex Clune at [email protected] with questions about sponsorship opportunities.
Other NHA Events
For information on other events owned and held by NHA, reach out to Francesca Hadjimichael at [email protected].
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.
Privacy Statement
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.
