Northwest Hydroelectric Association Small Hydro Workshop
February 21, 2023, 1:00-4:00
Registration is complimentary but required. ATtendees may register through the conference registration link here. 

Moderator: Diane Barr/Camas, LLC

1:00-1:15
Introductions
Diane Barr, Camas, LLC

1:15-1:45
Legislative Update for Small Hydro
What does the Infrastructure Bill mean to the small hydro owner?  Tax incentives for Small Hydro:  How to use these incentives  
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Jeff Leahey, SMI

1:45-2:15
Small hydro and grid support
What are microgrids and how can small hydro participate? Solar expansion into hydro infrastructure (canal covering or other arrays)  
In development

2:15-2:30
Break
 
2:30-3:00
Small hydro and retrofit management. 
Discussion on small hydro aging infrastructure. Dam retrofits Penstock inspections and maintenance Technology advancement in controls  
 
Craig DeHart, Middle Fork Irrigation

3:00-3:45
Small Hydro…advancing our mutual interests
Open discussion from all attendees on potential topics for a 2022 Small Hydro Conference, timing, and location.   
Diane Barr/Camas, LLC

Northwest Hydroelectric Association
providing a regional forum for the hydropower industry

P.O. Box 441 Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Phone: 503-502-7262    Fax: 503-253-9172  Email: info@nwhydro.org