News & Events

In response to the federal government’s commitment to achieve a net-zero emissions electricity supply by 2035 and a net-zero economy by 2050, WaterPower Canada is commissioning four research projects to explore opportunities to support the increase of installed capacity of hydropower in Canada from almost 85,000 MW at present to 100,000 MW by 2035, and beyond.

WaterPower Canada is accepting proposals from qualified service providers to undertake one or more of the following research study projects:

WHITE PAPERS:

1. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ELECTRICITY GENERATION COSTS BY SOURCE IN CANADA
2. WHITE PAPER ON GRID SERVICES OF HYDROPOWER GENERATION, STORAGE AND TRANSMISSION IN CANADA

TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC POTENTIAL ASSESSMENTS:

3. PUMPED STORAGE HYDROPOWER IN CANADA
4. HYDROPOWER REFURBISHMENTS AND REDEVELOPMENTS IN CANADA

Respondents are requested to complete and return the provided Letter of Intent to submit a proposal for the identified work, either in whole or in part. The LOI shall be submitted no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Time on March 10, 2022.  View the following documents for further information:

• Request for Proposals (issued March 1, 2022)
• Letter of Intent (deadline 5:00 PM Eastern Time on March 10, 2022)