September 10, 2024 – Peterborough– The Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) is pleased to announce that Orillia Power Generation Corporation will host public tours of its Fenelon Falls Generating Station as part of the Kawartha Lakes Doors Open event. Tours of this facility are free to the public and will take place on September 15th, 2024, […]
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June 27, 2024 – Ottawa – Today, the Honourable Stephen Lecce, Ontario’s Minister of Energy and Electrification, joined Ontario Power Generation to announce investment plans for eight eastern Ontario hydroelectric facilities. Refurbishing these perpetual assets will ensure they continue to provide affordable, reliable and clean electricity for decades to come. “Sustaining Ontario’s waterpower fleet is
May 9, 2024 – Niagara, Ontario – Today, the Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) formally kicked off the 2024 Power of Water Canada Conference and Tradeshow – the largest gathering of the hydroelectric industry in the country. In his opening keynote, the Honourable Todd Smith, Ontario’s Minister of Energy re-affirmed the government’s strong support for sustaining
February 22, 2024 – Today, the Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) released two (2) new resources – A Community Guide to Waterpower and a Community Engagement Toolkit for Waterpower Proponents, designed to empower and foster community engagement in Made-in-Ontario waterpower projects. The Community Guide to Waterpower serves as an informative handbook, offering communities a clear and
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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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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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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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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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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For immediate release Gearing up For Growth – Made in Ontario Waterpower Poised to Expand Industry Calls for Hydro Strategy at Power of Water Canada Conference May 12, 2022 – Niagara – The Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) today opened its annual conference and tradeshow with a resurgence of interest and excitement in building out
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