National Hydropower Association ads

Voters are angry about rising energy costs. The results (including the Governor races in NJ and VA, and the PSC elections in GA) from the recent election made that clear. Anybody in the energy space, like me, should be paying close attention. The innovation, power, and legacy of the energy sources we champion do not mean much to consumers if we also can't make a case for how it impacts their energy bills. Hydropower has a story to tell regarding affordability. Hydro's legendary reliability and flexibility is proven to lower energy costs, like we see in hydro-heavy regions like Seattle, Washington, which has an affordable rate that is nearly 27% lower than the national average. That's also why NHA continues to advocate for policies to modernize the existing fleet and help preserve affordability. All of us in the energy space have an opportunity and a responsibility to work together to tackle the affordability challenge. If you have ideas about how to meet this moment, let me know in the comments.

Are you in or near Western PA and looking to boost your clean energy knowledge and advance your career? The NHA Hydro Academy is holding its Hydropower System Principles Training on the afternoons of October 14 and 15 in Pittsburgh. We’re offering a half-off discount for locals who enroll in the training. This trusted, expert-led training has already served 80+ companies and is recommended by 90% of learners. Why? Because it delivers real-world, job-relevant learning—from people who’ve been in the field, not just the classroom. This 8-hour overview is designed to: ✅ Educate new hires and accelerate knowledge transfer ✅ Train employees from other sectors of electric power ✅ Broaden knowledge of hydropower Industry Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) ...and it’s for anyone who wishes to learn the principles of hydropower – all are welcome! If you're interested in this 8-hour overview taking place October 14 and 15, follow the link: https://lnkd.in/ebxSwNfv And before you register, be sure to contact Aaron David Hernandez at NHA for the locals-only discount code ([email protected]).

An investment in Hydropower is an investment in American jobs, American energy, and American security.

More reliable power. More opportunity. A stronger energy future. The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act can help unleash the potential of American hydropower by providing a clearer, faster path through the licensing process. Congress has an opportunity to move hydropower forward. Let’s take it.

What does a feral pig eradication program have to do with renewing a hydropower license? 🐗 Nothing. Yet in 2011, a Missouri dam had to help fund one to keep running. That’s just one example from this weekend’s The Washington Post editorial on permitting reform. Another: the Hells Canyon hydropower complex applied to renew its license in 2003 and is still waiting. A child born that year can vote today. Give it two more years and they could run for Congress to fix the problem. The editorial’s key challenge to those of us in clean energy: shift from a culture of “no” to getting to “yes.” Yes to clean energy, transmission, and modernized hydropower that’s better for fish and rivers. Delay isn’t neutral. Decades of uncertainty stall environmental upgrades and push some dams to shut down entirely. With 16,000+ MWs of hydropower up for relicensing in the next decade, the stakes are real. Done right, permitting reform doesn’t weaken environmental protection. It delivers it. https://wapo.st/3Uyec8Q

While National Hydropower Day has passed, we're still celebrating moments like this. Thank you to NHA member Kings River Conservation District for hosting representatives from the district offices of U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, Congressman Tom McClintock, Congressman Vince Fong, Congressman Jim Costa, and Congressman David Valadao for a firsthand look at California hydropower. Tours like these help showcase the tremendous value of hydropower facilities that have produced reliable, renewable energy for decades while supporting water management, economic development, and grid reliability. We appreciate these offices taking the time to engage directly with hydropower operators and see how this critical infrastructure continues to serve California communities. #HydroWorks #NationalHydropowerDay