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Waterpower is Ontario’s most reliable renewable energy sources and has been the backbone of the
province’s electricity supply for over a century. 24% of Ontario’s energy supply comes from this
affordable, reliable and sustainable energy source.

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What is Waterpower?

Be part of the collective and trusted voice for waterpower

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 140 member companies
and includes 95% of all Ontario waterpower generators and the product and service providers who support them.

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The OWA is the central hub for high quality information and education on waterpower in Ontario.

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Join the more than 150 member companies and the growing voice for waterpower in Ontario!

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The OWA is proud to be the proponent for the Class EA for Waterpower.

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Powering Ontario’s Growth
Ontario’s Plan for a Clean Energy Future

The Ontario government has released its plan to secure the clean energy, storage and transmission Ontario needs to meet the increasing demand for electricity. The plan includes the procurement of clean, reliable and affordable energy sources such as waterpower. Click here to learn more.

Since 2001, the Ontario Waterpower Association has hosted the annual Power of Water Canada (POWC) Technical Conference and Trade Show. This event has grown to be the largest annual gathering and reunion of the hydroelectric industry with more than 450 delegates and 60 exhibitors. The POWC features numerous networking opportunities and educational sessions focused on technical, operational and policy topics. Delegate registration for the 2024 conference opens soon. 

OWA News

Waterpower Industry Welcomes Release of Northern Hydro Report

Feb 13, 2023

4,000 – 5,000 MW of Untapped Waterpower Potential Confirmed    February 13, 2023 – Peterborough – Today, the Ministry of Energy released a report prepared by Ontario Power Generation (OPG), with input and advice from the Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) and...

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