The Northwest Hydroelectric Association (NWHA) provides a regional voice for the hydropower industry, representing the needs of its membership since 1981. NWHA is dedicated to the promotion of the region's waterpower as a clean, efficient energy while protecting the fisheries and environmental quality which characterize our Northwest region.

NWHA promotes streamlining regulatory processes that encourage responsible development and operation of hydropower. Check out the the Resources area of this site for a summary of Laws & Regulations that affect hydropower, Pending Legislation & Rulemaking, and New Hydro Technologies.

Through our publications, conferences, operation & maintenance seminars and other activities, we can provide you with pertinent local information to enhance your commitment to the hydropower industry--an industry key to the nation's energy future. Fill out an online NWHA membership application or download the membership application.
 

Hydropower accounts for more than two-thirds of the electric generation in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, and contributes significantly to the electric generation mix in Montana and California. As a whole, the Northwest relies heavily on the clean, renewable resource.