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How House-Passed Permitting Reforms Support Hydropower
Last month, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan PERMIT and SPEED Acts, signaling growing momentum to modernize federal permitting under the Clean Water Act and NEPA for energy and infrastructure projects. Together, the bills would streamline reviews, reduce delays, and provide greater certainty, potentially providing significant benefit for hydro development.
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Webinar Series: Unlocking the Potential of Non-Powered Dams with the NPD Toolkit
While 97% of U.S. dams don’t generate electricity, retrofitting these existing structures presents a cost-effective opportunity to unlock reliable energy without the construction of new facilities. Join the webinar series, beginning January 28, led by experts from INL, ORNL, and PNNL and learn how the NPD Toolkit is providing a transparent, low-cost way to evaluate non-powered dam retrofits.
The Balance of Flow: Beavers, Dams, and Hydro
Discovered by satellite imagery in 2007, the world’s largest beaver dam, located in Canada's Wood Buffalo National Park, stretches nearly half a mile across and illustrates how beavers manage water through balance, storage, and flow control. Hydropower reflects many of these same principles, utilizing rivers to provide reliable electricity while supporting water management and long-term system resilience.
How NHA’s FLOW is Elevating the Next Generation of Water Power Leaders
With nearly 26% of the hydropower workforce expected to retire in the next decade and electricity demand projected to rise 50% by 2050, the hydro industry faces an urgent need to retain new talent. NHA’s Future Leaders of Waterpower group addresses this challenge by supporting early-career professionals through mentorship, training, and national recognition.
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