Registration Rates
| Registration Type | Registration Rate |
|---|---|
| Power Producers (Asset Owners) | NHA Member Rate: $495 Standard (Non-Member) Rate: $695 Click HERE to get started on registration. |
| Full Conference | NHA Member Rate: $1,475 Standard (Non-Member) Rate: $1,750 |
| Federal and State Natural Resource Agencies / Regulators | $275 |
| Age 40 and Under Water Power Professionals / Future Leaders of Waterpower (FLOW) Members | Eligible for 50% off your registration rate. For discount code, Contact Caroline at NHA |
| Exhibitor / Sponsor | If you work for an exhibiting or sponsoring company, please contact your booth admin/exhibits manager to register with your company and they can register you in the Exhibitor/Sponsor Portal. (Email us with questions: registration@hydro.org). Not sure if your company is exhibiting? Click here to see the Exhibitor Directory. |
Special Rates Available for:
| Contact Caroline at NHA to discuss discounted rates |
Onsite Registration Hours
- Tuesday, Sep 22, 2026 – 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026 – 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday, Sep 24, 2026 – 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Become an NHA Member and Save on Registration
Become an NHA Member to save on all NHA event registrations! Contact Marla Barnes about becoming an NHA member and the associated benefits.
Group Registration Discounts
Available only to NHA member organizations who are not exhibiting.
Per-person discounts off the NHA Member rate for the “full conference” or “power producer” registration type are available.
You qualify if:
- Your organization is an NHA member (Click here for the NHA member directory)
- You are registering 5 or more employees at the “NHA Member – Full Conference” or “power producer” registration type.
Eligibility Notes:
- Each registrant must be an employee of the company/organization (NOT clients, vendors, contractors, etc.)
- Each registrant must be purchasing a “NHA Member – Full Conference” registration (NOT speaker, exhibitor, or single-day registration types)
Questions about NHA membership? Contact Marla Barnes.
- Group of 5-9: $50 off each registration
- Group of 10-14: $100 off each registration
- Group of 15-19: $150 off each registration
- Group of 20 or more: $200 off each registration
Updating and/or Adding Items to Your Existing Registration
Click HERE to log in to your existing registration.
You will need to log in using the email address associated with your registration and your Registrant ID or Confirmation Code (both can be found within your confirmation email, but if you cannot find either, please email registration@hydro.org)
Once logged in, you can edit/update your registration, add items to it, and submit payment via credit card.
Add-ons / Ticketed Events
In-the-Field Technical Tour: Stewart Mountain Dam (Ticketed Event)
This field trip is a unique opportunity to see the Stewart Mountain project and learn more about water management and hydropower production along the Salt and Verde rivers. Note to participants: the tour involves significant walking in the desert heat.
Date: Monday, September 21, 2026
Location: Buses will depart from the Phoenix Convention Center
Price: $65
Time: 7:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Capacity: 100
Monday Bike Ride: 6th Annual “Tour De NHA” Bike Outing
Join others from the water power industry on a bike ride just before Clean Currents 2026 gets underway. It’s a great way to get to know your peers and deepen existing friendships.
Date: Monday, September 21, 2026
Location: TBD
Price: Complimentary (bike rental is an additional fee if needed)
Time: 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Monday Golf: Clean Currents Invitational – SOLD OUT
Tee off the week of Clean Currents 2026 with a premier golf experience alongside water power leaders and industry peers—all set against the stunning Sonoran Desert landscape.
Date: Monday, September 21, 2026
Location: We-Ko-Pa Golf Club – Saguaro Course
Tee Time: 9:00 AM – Buses depart the Phoenix Convention Center at 7:15 AM / Return by 4:30 PM
Max Field Size: 144 players
Course Website: https://wekopa.com/
Wednesday Sunrise Yoga
Take a moment to unwind during your busy week with sunrise yoga. This complimentary session is designed for all levels and will include options and modifications for every participant.
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Location: TBD
Price: Complimentary
Time: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Early Career Professionals Networking Event (Ticketed Event)
Hosted by Future Leaders of Waterpower (FLOW), this networking social event is for early-career professionals. Join us for appetizers and drinks, and connect with colleagues from across the industry at an off-site venue. This ticketed event ($25) is open to Clean Currents attendees under the age of 40.
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Location: TBD
Price: $25
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Thursday 5K: FishSafe Runners 5K
Join Natel Energy’s FishSafe Runners group for a casual, unsupported 5K through beautiful Phoenix. Starting and finishing at the convention center, we’ll run at a moderate pace of approximately 10+ minutes per mile. If interest allows, we may split into two groups to accommodate both faster and more relaxed paces. Please bring a water bottle and any nutrition you may need, as water will not be provided along the route.
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Location: Start and Finish at the Phoenix Convention Center
Price: Complimentary
Time: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Clean Currents After Dark Social Gathering (Ticketed Event)
Hosted by NHA’s Hydropower Technical Community.
CC Central may be closed, but the networking continues! Join new (and longtime) colleagues for dinner and drinks before heading home. This ticketed event ($35) is open to all Clean Currents attendees.
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Location: Phoenix Convention Center
Price: $35
Time: 5:45 PM – 7:30 PM
Rafting on the Lower Salt River (Ticketed Event)
Join others from the water power industry on a rafting trip down the Lower Salt River. It’s a great way to wrap up the week!
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Price: $160
Time: Bus Pick-Up: 7 AM, Rafting Trip: 8 AM – 9:30 AM, Return to Convention Center: by 10:30 AM
Registration Closes September 9
Guided Tour of Phoenix’s Desert Botanical Gardens (Ticketed Event)
Take a guided tour of Phoenix’s Desert Botanical Garden before you officially wrap up Clean Currents 2026. The Desert Botanical Garden offers the world’s finest collection of arid plants from deserts of the world in a unique outdoor setting. The Garden has more than 50,000 desert plants on display throughout five thematic trails that illustrate topics such as conservation, desert living, plants and people of the Sonoran Desert, and desert wildflowers. Join a guided tour exploring the gardens and hands-on learning opportunities from an experienced docent. Please wear lightweight, comfortable clothing, and closed toe shoes.
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Price: $60
Time: Bus Pick Up: 8 AM, Tour 8:30 – 9:30 AM, Bus returns to Convention Center by 10 AM
Capacity: 50
Registration Closes September 9
Updating and/or Adding Items to Your Existing Registration
Click HERE to log in to your existing registration.
You will need to log in using the email address associated with your registration and your Registrant ID or Confirmation Code (both can be found within your confirmation email, but if you cannot find either, please email registration@hydro.org)
Once logged in, you can edit/update your registration, add items to it, and submit payment via credit card.
Professional Development Hours (PDHs)
Earn meaningful certification for professional development—Clean Currents will offer 13.5 professional development hours (PDHs) to attendees. A certificate will be sent to all attendees after the event.
Pay Later Policy
By selecting the “Pay Later” option at checkout during the online registration process, attendees can register now and pay at a later date. However, all “Pay Later” registrations must be paid in full by September 14, 2026, or the registration will be canceled.
Cancellation Policy
Requests for refunds will be honored only if received by the National Hydropower Association in writing to registration@hydro.org on or before August 24, 2026. A $50 processing fee will apply to all canceled registrations. There will be no refunds for requests received after August 24, 2026. No-shows and onsite registrations are non-refundable.
Substitution Policy
Substitutions are permitted and must be submitted in writing to registration@hydro.org. Please include the original attendee’s name and the substitute’s full contact information.
Please note: All fees are listed in U.S. Dollars.
Questions? Send an email to NHA Registration.