| Policy DriversWide-Scale Distribution of Hydropower Strengthens the Grid
The wide-scale distribution of clean energy through high-voltage direct current lines represents just one of the many ways hydropower’s…
| Policy DriversWhat 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…
| EventsWhat’s Happening at Waterpower Week?
Waterpower Week in Washington D.C., is next month! Join National Hydropower Association from March 13 - 15, 2024, for…
| Innovation/TechnologyHow to Find and Win Federal Funding to Accelerate Your Organization’s Mission
It is an unprecedented time in the U.S. in terms of access to funding opportunities and tax credits to…
| EventsThe Art of Influence: How to Practice Effective Advocacy on Capitol Hill
The “average citizen” has power to shape policy in Washington, D.C. It starts by making visits to your elected…
| EventsNHA’s Southeast Regional Meeting Heads to Auburn, Alabama
NHA's Southeast Regional Meeting comes to Auburn, Alabama, from January 23 – 24, 2024. The Southeast Regional Meeting is…
| EventsWhat is Waterpower Week in Washington D.C.?
During the week of March 11, 2024, the water power community will gather in Washington, D.C., to focus on…
| Policy DriversHow Existing Hydropower Could Benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act, signed in 2022, provides tax credits for new generation, but determining how to apply tax…
| EventsWrapping Up – NHA’s 2023 Highlights
With December nearly over, National Hydropower Association compiled an overview to reflect on the year’s many successes, highlights, and…
| Innovation/TechnologyMarine Energy Success in State Legislation Offers Roadmap to Water Power
Last month, California made enormous strides in support of marine energy by adopting the "Wave and Tidal Energy Bill,"…
| Policy DriversWhy Hydropower is Critical in Managing Seasonal Variability
With electricity from wind and solar expected to double in the next five years, periods of lower generation will…
| EventsBipartisanship in Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Defines House Hydro Hearing
The recent House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security hearing, titled “American Hydropower: Unleashing Reliable,…
| Policy DriversTax Credit Legislation – Share Details with Your U.S. Senators and Representative
By incentivizing environmental upgrades and retrofits, the Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act ensures that the existing…
| Policy DriversHow Integrating Conduit Hydropower Into Water Management Facilities Can Help Meet Energy Demand
The integration of conduit hydropower into existing utility water management facilities has the potential to help meet energy demand…
| Policy DriversHydropower Industry’s Response to DOE Funding Shows Huge Need for Investment in Hydro Infrastructure
The hydropower industry’s response to the U.S. Department of Energy’s 243 and 247 programs highlights the huge need for…
| EventsShare Your Value – Invite a Legislator for a Tour on Hydro Day
National Hydropower Day takes places on August 24, and it’s a yearly celebration of the importance of hydropower, as…
| Policy DriversJune 22, Letter of Intent Deadline and Important Updates to Section 247: Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity Incentives
Editor's Note: This article was updated to reflect the Department of Energy's Grid Deployment Office's (GDO) modifications to the…
| Policy DriversWhy Modernizing the Columbia River Treaty is Critical for the Future of Pacific Northwest Hydropower
Due to the Columbia River Treaty, the U.S. loses $300 million worth of hydropower value each year to Canada.…
| Policy DriversThe Importance of Streamlining Hydropower Licensing
Hydropower's role as the backbone of the U.S. power grid is critical, but the current licensing and re-licensing process…
| EventsWaterpower Week 2023 – Top Four Takeaways
Last week’s Waterpower Week in Washington policy conference highlights included securing the future waterpower workforce, charting the rapid development…
