National Hydropower Association Inc

Promoting policy improvementsnha continued its efforts to champion all forms of water power (including traditional hydropower, pumped storage and marine energy) as america's premier emission-free, flexible, renewable energy resource. Nha's policy advocacy accomplishments in 2024 include:- successfully incorporating indusry's priorities in treasury's implementation of the inflation reduction act- advancing legislative tax provisions to preserve and enhance existing hydropower development and pumped storage.- continuing to collaborate with the river community, tribes, and dam safety advocates through the stanford "uncommon dialogue" process to work together to enhance hydropower as an essential part of a clean energy future, while also accelerating river restoration efforts.- obtaining record appropriations for doe's water power technology office.

Providing technical insights and public affairsproviding technical insights and public affairs - to provide members insights about timely policy and industry developments, nha's technical committees met regularly throughout the year, facilitated best practice exchanges, and hosted informative webinars and other training sessions. Nha technical committees included the hydraulic power committee (including its operational excellence program and dam safety subcommittee), the marine energy committee, the markets committee, the waterpower innovation council, and the ceo council. Nha also acted as both a vehicle for conveying the industry's messages to key audiences and as a national clearinghouse for information about hydropower and related energy issues. In consultation with the public affairs committee, nha worked to provide the industry's perspective and shape national and regional press; and partnered with various organizations to publicize national hydropower day.nha also expanded its digital ad campaign aimed at educating younger americans about the benefits of hydropower.

Membership - nha's membership grew to record levels. Equally important, membership engagement year over year is at an all-time high.

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