The National Hydropower Association (NHA) is a nonprofit association dedicated to preserving and expanding clean, reliable, affordable hydropower and marine energy.

As a professional society, the National Hydropower Association is committed to providing an atmosphere that encourages the free expression and exchange of ideas.

Here you can find NHA’s advocacy one-pagers for 2025. These outline the benefits of Water Power in all forms, its importance for grid reliability, long-duration storage, and federal policy changes needed to …

NHA’s new Hydro Academy brings to the water power community a variety of courses and workshops to aid in continuing education and professional development.

No matter your role in hydro, understanding the full hydropower system is essential. Hydropower System Principles Training, offered exclusively through NHA’s Hydro Academy, provides flexible, expert-led …

Events How NHA’s FLOW is Elevating the Next Generation of Water Power Leaders October 27, 2025

OVERVIEW: The National Hydropower Association’s Marine Energy Council (MEC) is the U.S. national trade group dedicated to promoting technologies and related services to harness clean, renewable …

The 2025 NHA California Regional Meeting will take place at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown in Sacramento, California. Reservations must be made by Friday, May 30, 2025, to receive the group rate.

Join NHA in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on April 28-29, 2026, for the 2026 Midwest Regional Meeting, co-hosted with the Midwest Hydro Users Group (MHUG)!

By joining NHA, you put your organization ‘in the know’ on emerging issues and help your team proactively prepare for changing policies that undoubtedly will affect you.