Ontario's waterpower resources comprise 27% of the provinces energy production a natural resource and economic asset that requires careful development and management. Through the Ontario Waterpower Association the contribution of waterpower will be recognized and its future potential realized. Be part of the collective voice supporting the clean, renewable energy that is waterpower.
Founding membership represents 95% of the waterpower generating capacity in Ontario. To join our growing association, a corporation or association must meet one of the following requirements:
The Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) exists to represent the common and collective interests of the waterpower industry, and as such is actively involved in the following advocacy priorities:
Priority policy initiatives for 2011 include:
• Advance a provincial-government led “hydro strategy”;
• Champion waterpower in the Long-Term Energy Plan and IPSP;
• Advance policy and procurement for Pumped Storage;
• Advance distinct policy and procurement for Kinetic/VLH Hydro;
• Support FIT, HCI and other active development proposals;
• Advance waterpower development in the Far North;
• Implement policy and guidelines for Dam Safety/ Public Safety Around Dams;
• Develop additional Best Management Practices for Environmental Assessment;
• Implement ESA Agreement framework;
• Continue to advocate an approach to addressing diesel dependency;
• Support transmission initiatives to enable waterpower development; and
• Advance amendments to the Crown land Site Release Policy.
The OWA provides a central forum where our members can express their concerns and provide meaningful input into the direction that the association should take regarding key issues facing the industry. As the "voice" for the industry, the OWA encourages the direct involvement of our members by inviting their participation on various internal Task Teams. These Task Teams are yet another way our members can actively participate by providing direct input and advice.
The Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) has contributed to the advancement and improvement of a number of key policies, procedures, economic and environmental issues. Below are just a few of our many recent accomplishments:
The Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) is directly involved in many Committees and groups that are actively involved in several issues that will have a direct impact on the waterpower industry. Below is a short list of the many Committees and groups that the Association currently participates in:
Since 2001 the Ontario Waterpower Association has been representing the common and collective interests of the waterpower industry. To date our membership has grown to over 150 organizations. Our membership includes generators, engineering firms, environmental consultants, legal, project financing and insurance firms, Aboriginal communities and other organizations, all sharing the common interest of advancing waterpower in Ontario. Our members look to us to provide an effective forum for coordinating, promoting and identifying the common interests of the waterpower industry in Ontario. The OWA membership is comprised of generators, environmental, engineering, consulting, and legal firms, equipment suppliers, construction companies, individuals and Aboriginal communities. To date we represent more than 150 organizations. The cornerstone of the OWA’s success had been the breadth and expertise of it membership and as such, the Ontario Waterpower Association is committed to ensuring that all activities of the Association ensure compliance with its competition policy.
The Ontario Waterpower Association’s Competition Policy states:
“The Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) will not promote nor engage in any activity or make rule, decision, agreement or recommendation, or permit the exchange of information that could prevent, restrict or distort fair competition of its member companies in any way.”
Members attending any of OWA meetings, working groups, presentations, seminars or other events should be aware that they may be marketplace competitors and that any action or agreement which may potentially prevent, restrict or distort competition, such as exchanging information on issues such as pricing or terms of business, or setting standards that exclude competitors, may be in breach of the Ontario Waterpower Association’s Competition Law Policy. Members and participants must individually exercise caution during such meetings to prevent a potential violation of the Competition Policy. Competition compliance is the responsibility of all members of the OWA, any member in doubt of their compliance with the completion policy should seek advice from the OWA.
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Category |
Subset |
Annual Fee |
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Generators |
Less than 1 MW |
$500 |
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More than 1 MW |
$300 per MW |
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Maximum |
$50,000 |
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Developer |
In development |
$75 per MW |
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Minimum |
$500 |
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Product and Service Suppliers |
>4 M in annual business in Ontario |
$8,000 |
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>3M in annual business in Ontario |
$6,000 |
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>2M in annual business in Ontario |
$4,000 |
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>1M in annual business in Ontario |
$2,000 |
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> 500K in annually business in Ontario |
$1,000 |
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<500K in annually business in Ontario |
$825 |
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<250K in annually business in Ontario |
$500 |
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Other organizations |
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$825 |
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Community Power/ First Nations |
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$500 |
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Individuals |
$250 | |
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Seniors and Students |
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$120 |
How to Join
Download New Member Application (see instructions below) or Click here to complete our online application form
Print the pdf, and mail your completed application with cheque (including H.S.T.) to:
Jennifer Gibbs, Executive Assistant
Ontario Waterpower Association
380 Armour Road, Suite 264
Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 7L7Email: jgibbs@owa.ca
Tel: 1-866-743-1500 ext 21 Fax: 705-743-1570
