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Federal Government’s Fall Economic Statement Encourages Investment in Waterpower

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November 4, 2022 – Toronto, ON – The Government of Canada has released its Fall Economic Statement and has introduced a refundable tax credit equal to 30% of the capital cost of investments in clean energy technologies, including small hydro, run-of-river, and pumped storage. The Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) welcomes this initiative and is encouraged […]

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New Opinion Polling Released at OWA’s Queen’s Park Day

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  For immediate release   Ontarians Overwhelmingly Support Made in Ontario Waterpower New Opinion Polling Released at OWA’s Queen’s Park Day April 12, 2022 – Toronto – Today, the Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) released the results of recent public opinion polling, conducted by Innovative Research Group, showing that across the province Ontarians strongly support waterpower. […]

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Minister of Energy Directs Programs for Re-Contracting Existing Hydroelectric Facilities

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Investment Climate for Made in Ontario Waterpower Improved (January 31, 2022 – Peterborough, Ontario) On Friday January 28, the Honourable Todd Smith, Minister of Energy, issued a Directive to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) which, once implemented, can help boost investment across Ontario’s waterpower sector. The Directive specifically recognizes that hydroelectric facilities of all […]

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Province to Investigate New Hydroelectric Opportunities in Northern Ontario

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On January 20, the Ministry of Energy asked Ontario Power Generation (OPG), working with the Ontario Waterpower Association, to update previous evaluations of hydroelectric potential in northern Ontario and to engage Northern and Indigenous communities. The province has specifically recognized the role that new hydroelectric generation can play in addressing the growing long-term electricity needs […]

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