technical workshop and hydro operators forum
May 11-13, 2021
Virtual Workshop and Forum
Virtual Workshop and Forum
The Technical Committee of NWHA in conjunction with the Hydro Operators Forum are pleased to announce the 2021 Technical Workshop and Owners Forum will be held virtually May 11-13, 2021.
This three-day workshop will focus on a cross-section of topics specific to owners and operators of hydropower projects. The workshop is tailored to project managers, plant operators, technically focused engineers, supply chain vendors, as well as any staff at utilities that would benefit from deep dives into subjects surrounding operations and maintenance.
Beginning in 2021 NWHA and the Hydro Operators Forum will be cohosting the events to ensure as many attendees, members, and sponsors can engage with this highly technical content specific to the hydropower industry.
The workshop tour will feature a tour of the California Department of Water Resource's System and Thermalito Project. Thermalito came back online in February 2021 after a fire ravished the facility in 2012. The tour will feature the latest upgrades, lessons learned, and how CADWR is incorporating increase project efficiency and water conservation.
The tentative schedule is as follows:
May 11: Operations and Maintenance
9:00-12:00 PDT
9:00-12:00 PDT
May 13: Hydro Owners Forum (Owners Only)
9:00-12:00 PDT
This three-day workshop will focus on a cross-section of topics specific to owners and operators of hydropower projects. The workshop is tailored to project managers, plant operators, technically focused engineers, supply chain vendors, as well as any staff at utilities that would benefit from deep dives into subjects surrounding operations and maintenance.
Beginning in 2021 NWHA and the Hydro Operators Forum will be cohosting the events to ensure as many attendees, members, and sponsors can engage with this highly technical content specific to the hydropower industry.
The workshop tour will feature a tour of the California Department of Water Resource's System and Thermalito Project. Thermalito came back online in February 2021 after a fire ravished the facility in 2012. The tour will feature the latest upgrades, lessons learned, and how CADWR is incorporating increase project efficiency and water conservation.
The tentative schedule is as follows:
May 11: Operations and Maintenance
9:00-12:00 PDT
- Lessons Learned from Blackouts - NW Resource Adequacy
- Better Use of Data
- Technology Enhancements – Ongoing Research and Development
9:00-12:00 PDT
- Virtual Tour of California Department of Water Resources System and Thermalito Project
- Fire Risk - Lessons Learned from Recent Events
- Dam Safety Case Studies - Penstock Performance
May 13: Hydro Owners Forum (Owners Only)
9:00-12:00 PDT
Thank you to our sponsors
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Registration
Members: $75 for workshop and tour
Non-Members $125 for workshop and tour
Please note there are a limited number of complimentary registrations for utility members that the Hydro Operators Forum is providing. If you are a utility employee, you may use the code HYDROFORUM when registering for a complimentary registration to the forum and workshop.
Sponsorship
Includes two registrations, logo placement, thanks throughout event, inclusion in marketing emails, and attendee list.
Sponsorship packages are $500 and can be secured by registering for the event.
Members: $75 for workshop and tour
Non-Members $125 for workshop and tour
Please note there are a limited number of complimentary registrations for utility members that the Hydro Operators Forum is providing. If you are a utility employee, you may use the code HYDROFORUM when registering for a complimentary registration to the forum and workshop.
Sponsorship
Includes two registrations, logo placement, thanks throughout event, inclusion in marketing emails, and attendee list.
Sponsorship packages are $500 and can be secured by registering for the event.
hosted by
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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 |