Events
Upcoming events in the world of Waterpower.
Press Releases
The latest news from WaterPower Canada.
The Association de l’industrie électrique du Québec and WaterPower Canada sign an MOU
MONTREAL, Sept. 26, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ – The annual WaterPower Canada (WPC) conference is being held in Montreal this week and the Association de l’industrie […]
OBPS final Regulatory Proposal is a major boost for renewable electricity
June 28, 2019 (Ottawa, ON) – WaterPower Canada welcomes the proposed approach announced today by the Federal Government for the […]
The Canadian Hydropower Association Announces New Corporate Name
The Canadian Hydropower Association Announces New Corporate Name Ottawa, ON, March 7, 2019 – For immediate release – The Canadian […]
HydroWorld News
The latest news from HydroWorld News.
Hydro’s birthplace in the U.S. Upper Midwest
Although opinions differ, it is generally accepted that the Upper Midwest of the U.S. is the birthplace of modern hydropower. The first hydropower plant to operate was installed in Michigan in 1880, and in 1882, the first hydro facility to serve private and commercial customers began operating in Wisconsin.
New POWERGEN award program seeks inspirational women of excellent character
In recognition of the widely acknowledged studies that show that organizations with gender equality perform better financially, this year POWERGEN International, along with partner UL, is launching a new awards program that seeks out women of good character.
Canadian government announces funding to support protection, recovery of aquatic species at risk
The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, recently announced funding for the Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk and the Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk.