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Province Boosts Investment Confidence in Waterpower Industry

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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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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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Made in Ontario Waterpower Poised to Expand Industry Calls for Hydro Strategy

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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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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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Ear to the River Survey Results

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  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

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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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OWA Releases New Strategic Plan – Gearing up for Growth

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] For immediate release Sustaining and Expanding Waterpower Key to Ontario’s Energy Future OWA Releases New Strategic Plan – Gearing up for Growth (October 27, 2021 – Peterborough) Today the Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) released its Strategic Plan

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