Member Login

OWA News

Minister of Energy Directs Programs for Re-Contracting Existing Hydroelectric Facilities

Homepage, Homepage Copy, Industry News, Member News, Other News, OWA News /

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 […]

Minister of Energy Directs Programs for Re-Contracting Existing Hydroelectric Facilities Read More »

Province to Investigate New Hydroelectric Opportunities in Northern Ontario

Homepage, Homepage Copy, Industry News, Member News, Other News, OWA News /

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

Province to Investigate New Hydroelectric Opportunities in Northern Ontario Read More »

OWA Releases New Strategic Plan – Gearing up for Growth

Homepage, Member News, OWA News /

[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

OWA Releases New Strategic Plan – Gearing up for Growth Read More »

Ontario Celebrates Waterpower Day on June 20th

Homepage, Industry News, OWA News /

For immediate release Renewed investment could support 5,000 jobs   June 18, 2021 – Peterborough – The Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) is preparing for the annual “Waterpower Day” event this Sunday, June 20th, in recognition of the birth of Sir Adam Beck, fittingly the father of hydroelectricity in Ontario.  Municipal “Community Champions” from across the

Ontario Celebrates Waterpower Day on June 20th Read More »

Ontario Waterpower Could Create Up To 5,000 Jobs Annually

Homepage, Industry News, Other News, OWA News /

For immediate release   Power of Water Canada Wraps Up With A Focus On Investor Confidence  May 27, 2021 – The Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) concluded its successful 20th anniversary event – the Power of Water Canada Conference – by featuring the new results of an independent analysis of the potential socioeconomic impact over the

Ontario Waterpower Could Create Up To 5,000 Jobs Annually Read More »

OWA Recognizes Leadership Within the Waterpower Industry

Homepage, Other News, OWA News /

On May 26th, at the 20th annual Power of Water Canada Conference, the Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) hosted its annual awards ceremony. This event recognizes outstanding leaders from within the waterpower industry for their significant contributions to the sector. The following were the award recipients for 2021. Innovation Award The Innovation Award recognizes those organizations

OWA Recognizes Leadership Within the Waterpower Industry Read More »

Scroll to Top