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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 […]

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

Minister of Energy requests IESO to develop Small Hydro Program Rules and Contract   October 5, 2022 – Peterborough – The Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) is extremely pleased with the direction provided today by the Honourable Todd Smith, Minister of Energy to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) on the development and implementation of a

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

  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.