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Ontario Government Confirms its Support of “Made-in-Ontario” Waterpower

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Energy Minister Meets with the Waterpower Industry at the Annual Power of Water Canada Conference   May 30, 2023 – Niagara, Ontario – The Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) and its members are extremely pleased with the provincial government’s continued support of “Made-in-Ontario” waterpower, as confirmed by Energy Minister Todd Smith in his opening keynote address at […]

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Waterpower Industry Welcomes Release of Northern Hydro Report

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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 Indigenous communities who are partners in waterpower projects, focused on new waterpower development opportunities […]

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IESO Reports Confirm Work Must Begin Now to Realize Waterpower Potential

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Role for Pumped Storage Recognized   December 16, 2022 – Peterborough – Yesterday, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) released two (2) reports – the Pathways to Decarbonization (P2D) and the Annual Planning Outlook (APO), both of which emphasize the need to begin to take action now to realize the potential of long-lead time waterpower […]

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2022 Year in Review NOW AVAILABLE!

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The Year in Review is published annually by the Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) and features updates from the Association as well as guest articles from OWA member regarding the latest innovations and advancements in the waterpower industry. Click here to read this year’s publication. […]

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Province Boosts Investment Confidence in Waterpower Industry

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Minister Graydon Smith Announces Modernized Tenure for Hydroelectric Facilities on Provincial Crown Land    December 2, 2022 – South River, ON – Today, the Honourable Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, joined the Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA), officials from the Village of South River and representatives from South River Power Generation Corporation for […]

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