Committees

The Technical and Operations Committee focuses on a wide range of topics including dam safety, maintenance of equipment, unit commissioning, asset management, and other issues related to hydropower operations.  Our biggest goal is to put on a successful Technical Workshop in the spring, co-located with the Owners Forum.  We also work on getting technical content into the annual conference and webinars.

The Legal & Regulatory Committee recommends actions to the NWHA board on legal issues or regulatory rulemaking. The committee has historically made recommended amicus filings, participated in rulemakings, and helped update membership on legal and regulatory current affairs.

The Small Hydro Committee conducts an annual workshop, concentrating on small hydro-related issues such as FERC processes, financing mechanisms, equipment and technology upgrades, green credits, and opportunities for improved market positions. The Small Hydro Committee can also assist small hydro operators with public messaging and direct communication with elected officials on how to support small hydro development in the region.  The committee encourages NWHA members and non-members to reach out about their small hydro interests throughout the year, to help us provide assistance and keep current with industry needs.

NWHA Members who are new to the hydropower community are invited to connect, network and attend trips to visit projects in their state.  

The committee's focus is to provide a forum for hydro-focused natural resource professionals to explore topical and technical aspects of environmental resource project implementation, share successful strategies, and proactively address potential implications of new technologies and legislative developments. ​

The committee focuses on outreach and advocacy among four main sectors: general public, schools, media, and elected officials. The committee meets every other month.  

The mission of Women in Hydropower (WinH) is to promote the professional development and advancement of women in the field of hydropower. WinH seeks to expand opportunities for women through networking, mentoring, and education. Women and men from across the nation are welcome to participate in our events and programming.  Come join us at our WinH lunch programs during the Annual and Regional Conferences and watch for our networking pop-ups in your area. We will also host two virtual WinH so please let us know if you want to be on the mailing list.