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Ear to the River Survey Results

  The Ontario Waterpower Association was pleased to partner with the Hydropower Foundation and Kleinschmidt Associates in 2021 to create a new annual survey of the North American hydroelectric industry- Ear to the River. The survey is intended to help hydro owners understand what other owners are doing and thinking across North America – it

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

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

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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Ontario Waterpower Could Create Up To 5,000 Jobs Annually

For immediate release   Power of Water Canada Wraps Up With A Focus On Investor Confidence  May 27, 2021 – The Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) concluded its successful 20th anniversary event – the Power of Water Canada Conference – by featuring the new results of an independent analysis of the potential socioeconomic impact over the

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OWA Recognizes Leadership Within the Waterpower Industry

On May 26th, at the 20th annual Power of Water Canada Conference, the Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) hosted its annual awards ceremony. This event recognizes outstanding leaders from within the waterpower industry for their significant contributions to the sector. The following were the award recipients for 2021. Innovation Award The Innovation Award recognizes those organizations

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Power of Water Canada Celebrates Twentieth Anniversary

For immediate release   Minister emphasizes the importance of waterpower to Ontario’s economic recovery   (May 26, 2021) The Ontario Waterpower Association’s (OWA) is celebrating the 20th annual Power of Water Canada Conference and Tradeshow, once again the premier hydroelectric sector event in Canada. The virtual conference has attracted participants from across the globe and

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