National Hydropower Association

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CorPower Ocean's CEO Patrik Möller participated in the "Improving the Bankability & Readiness of Marine Energy” panel at Water Power Week 2025 in Washington D.C. led by the National Hydropower Association.   Building investor confidence is a critical step toward widespread commercialization of marine energy technologies. The session explored how standardization and certification developments can mitigate risks, improve bankability and insurability, and accelerate technology development and project deployment in the marine energy sector.    Panelists also discussed the federal government’s role in fostering collaboration, supporting the development of technical standards and certification systems, and addressing regulatory challenges to pave the way for a more robust investment environment.    “Wave energy has the potential to be a game-changer for the US to deliver firm clean power generation meeting increasing electricity demand from data centers and industry. By harnessing the vast, untapped energy along  the US west coast, we can build a secure, resilient and sustainable future.” – Patrik Möller    Read more: https://lnkd.in/dJXz-cY

Thrilled to reflect on another impactful Waterpower Week! ⚡️ Under National Hydropower Association’s leadership, the industry is driving forward the call to invest in hydropower to help power America! 🗽 We had the invaluable opportunity to engage directly with federal regulators. 🗣️ One of the highlights for me was storming Capitol Hill with this esteemed group to meet with our NC Representatives and Senators' offices, and advocate for policies that preserve and expand hydropower's vital role in our communities and power grid. 🏛️ I had the privilege to connect with some of the biggest brains and personalities in the business, sparking conversations that will shape the industry's trajectory. 💡 And amidst all the chatter and speculation and planning, we were treated to the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms in full bloom. 🌸 Let's keep the momentum going! #WPW25 #WaterPowerWeek #hydropower Megan Nesbitt, Jen Huff, Robert Cannon, Darren Houghton, Christopher Lang, Daniel Carrier

Great to see National Renewable Energy Laboratory's excellent work, which has provided valuable tools to help advance all forms of #hydropower, being celebrated!

It was an eventful #WaterPowerWeek with the National Hydropower Association! C-Power participated in Advocacy Day with the NHA Marine Energy Council (MEC) on Capitol Hill, meeting with staff from Sen. Jeff Merkley's office and a bipartisan group of staffers representing key House and Senate energy and water subcommittees. Our message: Continued support of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Water Power Technologies Office and the critical role marine energy can play in securing America’s energy dominance. C-Power's Kristiana Terrasa helped lead the Water Power Week session Marine Energy: A Versatile Power Solution for the Ocean Economy, during which she discussed our work with the offshore #oil and #gas industry and the #Navy and the value #oceanenergy can bring to existing and new operations.

The energy-focused talk show, Energy Switch on PBS, has just released its sixth season, and it's making a splash! Malcolm Woolf and Debbie Gray of the International Hydropower Association (IHA) join host, Scott W. Tinker, PhD, for an episode dedicated entirely to water power. The conversation is wide ranging -- from an explanation of the technology to its current challenges and opportunities, and why it's critical to a 21st Century energy mix that keeps the lights on and lowers electricity costs. The entire season, including this episode, is now streaming! For broadcast dates, check your local PBS station. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/g69butBs #hydropower #energy #pbs

On the last day of NHA's #WaterPowerWeek2025, attendees were treated to a roundtable discussion at the morning plenary, led by NHA CEO & President Malcolm Woolf, with national energy reporters -- Rachel Frazin (The Hill), Nico Portuondo (E&E News), and Nick Sobczyk (Axios). The panel, which has become a #WPW favorite, offered attendees the opportunity to learn first-hand about what's going on 'behind-the-scenes' in Congress and the Trump Administration as it relates to #WaterPower's policy priorities. The morning plenary also featured Representative Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), who accepted NHA's Legislator of the Year Award; Rep. Bonamici also used her time on the dais to push for greater support of all #WaterPower technologies, highlighting Oregon's robust #hydropower and #MarineEnergy resources. Following the plenary, #WPW2025 attendees had the opportunity to view an episode of "Energy Switch," which is a PBS show broadcasted nationally about energy trends. The episode focused entirely on #hydropower and featured Malcolm Woolf and Debbie Gray, Senior Energy Policy Manager for International Hydropower Association (IHA). The episode is now streaming online; for broadcast dates of the episode, check your local PBS station. After attending a host of sessions and panels, attendees headed back to the main ballroom for the Women in Water Power networking lunch. This panel of industry leaders shared firsthand advice on navigating career growth, overcoming challenges, and seizing new opportunities as women in our field. NHA remains committed to ensuring the water power industry looks more like the people it serves. With another successful Water Power Week done, NHA wanted to thank the following for making the event such a success: Supporters: GE Vernova, American Hydro, Kleinschmidt Associates, Schnabel Engineering, AECOM, HDR, Mavel, a.s., Rock Creek Energy Group, LLP, Stantec, and Troutman Pepper Locke LLP. Additional thanks to: Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill, WPW attendees, NHA staff, and the many other people who help make Water Power Week in Washington D.C. a 'must attend' policy conference for the U.S. water power industry!

Thanks to all of the #WaterPowerWeek attendees who participated in #AdvocacyDay on #CapitolHill. Our members met with over 130 House and Senate offices to urge lawmakers from both parties to advance water power priorities in Congress. These include common-sense reforms like creating a 30% investment tax credit to support needed upgrades to the existing fleet. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/exsj6ch8 I was proud to join my colleagues today in this effort, and it was inspiring to see democracy in action!

#WaterPowerWeek takes full advantage of its location in Washington D.C. by tapping into the city's amazing network of professionals and venues to provide attendees with an unmatched conference experience.   As today is the last day of #WPW2025, we wanted to shine a spotlight on the wide variety of activities that have taken place during the event:   Post-Advocacy Day Happy Hour: Ever wanted to have a party in the halls of Congress? Our Advocacy Day attendees got the chance, where they mingled with congressional staff in a hearing room in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.   The Unsung Hero Award: Presented each year to Congressional staffers, this award recognizes the incredible efforts of House and Senate aides, who work behind the scenes to inform their bosses about industry priorities and help advance our key legislation. This year's winners are Kei Fujisawa from the office of Rep. Kim Schrier (D-WA) and Hali Gruber from the office of Senator Murkowski (R-AK). Both of these staffers and their bosses are incredible water power champions and friends of NHA.   A happy hour for the Future Leaders of Waterpower (FLOW): This group within NHA, comprised of professionals early in their career or new to water power, gathered at Astro Beer Hall for a fun evening of camaraderie.    Educational offering at the Norwegian Embassy: This event brought attendees to the stunning embassy of Norway — a country where 90% of electricity is generated by hydropower! A group of energy and industry experts from both sides of the Atlantic educated guests about the latest water power research and innovations that are making a splash throughout Norway and the whole of Europe. An evening tour of the monuments: Nearly 20 attendees headed to the National Mall for an intimate tour of Washington D.C.'s iconic monuments, a symbol of democracy and people-powered advocacy.    #WPW #WaterPowerWeek2025

Tuesday at #WPW opened with a plenary session featuring FERC Commissioners Lindsay See and Dave Rosner, who were joined on the dais by NHA's CEO and President Malcolm Woolf, for a conversation touching on hydro's bipartisan support, the technology's role in meeting load growth demand, and solutions to permitting obstacles. Closing out the plenary, Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) received NHA's Hydropower Champion Award, presented by Duff Mitchell, recognizing the senator's incredible dedication to #hydro, as well as the communities across Alaska #waterpower serves. Additionally, Senator Murkowski was joined by Senator Cantwell (D-WA) last Friday for the reintroduction of the Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act, which supports the development of hydroelectricity infrastructure by establishing a federal tax incentive to increase security and capacity of existing dams. After WPW sessions featuring topics ranging from essential guidance on tribal consultation to championing #PumpedStorage hydro concluded, attendees enjoyed lunch, as well as mentor/mentee opportunities for those new to the industry facilitated by NHA's FLOW. When lunch finished, more than 150(!) Advocacy Day participants headed to the National Mall complex to engage in 123 meetings, including almost 25 (!!!) member-level meetings. NHA's Advocacy Day, April 1, was seen through many different lenses, and each offered a unique perspective of the conversations and people telling water power's important story. In teams both big and small, water power advocates rose to the challenges of Advocacy Day, navigating buildings, security lines, and more to sit down with legislators and their staff to discuss the biggest issues impacting water power, as well as the countless opportunities available to the resource. The increase since last year in both member-level meetings and Advocacy Day participants shows not only the enormous momentum pushing U.S. #hydropower forward, but the level of legislative interest in water power topics, which have been the focus of multiple, recent bills. By turning out for NHA's Advocacy Day, the industry demonstrated to legislators the critical role of water in powering America. #WaterPowerWeek #WPW2025 #WPW