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The OWA is the trusted voice for the waterpower industry representing the common and collective interests of over 140 member companies. Our membership includes generators, product and service providers, municipal and Indigenous communities, and individuals.
Member Categories and Fees
| Generator Members (total generation all facilities) |
Product and Service Providers (annual business in Ontario’s waterpower sector) |
|---|---|
| < 500 kW = $500 | < 250 K = $500 |
| > 500 kW - 1 MW = $1,000 | < 500 K = $1,000 |
| > 1 MW - 5 MW = $1,500 | < 1 M = $2,500 |
| > 5 MW - 10 MW = $3,000 | < 2 M = $5,000 |
| > 10 MW - 25 MW = $7,500 | > 2 M = $7,500 |
| > 25 MW - 50 MW = $10,000 | |
| > 50 MW - 100 MW = $17,500 | |
| 100+ MW = $50,000 | |
| 1000+ MW = $80,000 |
The OWA offers a discounted membership to seniors, students and communities, for more information, contact us at [email protected] for more information.
Why Join the OWA?
Leadership
Member companies are able to nominate, vote and stand for election for a seat on the Board of Directors. The OWA is structured as a “one member, one vote” organization, ensuring all member companies have an opportunity to serve in a leadership role.
Influence
Responsible advocacy is at the core of the OWA’s work on behalf of the industry, both with respect to existing assets and new opportunities. Advancing the economic prosperity of generating facilities necessarily benefits the broader industry that comprises OWA’s membership. Membership enables your organization and all company representatives to be part of the voice for the waterpower industry. All members are invited and encouraged to participate in various policy OWA Task Teams that are of direct interest, to provide advice on current and emerging initiatives.
Networking and Events
Membership to the OWA provides the opportunity for all individuals from your organization to be part of the waterpower community and build their networks. Individuals have the exclusive opportunity to attend OWA networking events such as the Queen’s Park annual lobby day and reception, Hydro and Hops Facility Tour, the Power of Water Canada Conference and Tradeshow, and several other OWA events held each year.
Education
Your membership will provide your organization with a competitive edge with exclusive member educational opportunities to events and webinars. You will also have access to OWA internal reports, surveys and other publications.
All individuals from your organization can sign up to receive our weekly members newsletter, the Waterpower Weekly, which contains OWA advocacy and policy information, business opportunities (i.e. RFPs, tenders) member and industry information.
Discounts
OWA members receive exclusive member-only discounts on products, workshops, the annual Power of Water Canada Technical Conference and Trade Show, exhibit space, advertising and resource materials.
Marketing and Business Opportunities
Members receive exclusive marketing opportunities including access to the OWA Member Hub, the detailed Member Directory and the private Member Forum. Members also have unlimited opportunity to share corporate news and job postings to be included in the newsletter and posted on social media. Finally, members also have the opportunity to advertise in the OWA’s annual Year in Review, and to present webinars to the membership and beyond highlighting their products and services.