Education Approach - Clean Currents 2021

CLEAN CURRENTS 2021

Education Approach

What is unique about the educational component of Clean Currents (the conference program) and how is it being developed?

Industry perceptions of education opportunities at other national events are that they are too commercial, superficial, are specifically focused only on technical education, and/or the content changes little from year to year.

For Clean Currents, instead of issuing a “call for abstracts” and building a program from whatever is submitted, NHA is organizing topic-based working groups of representatives working in the industry as well as with the industry. From discussions and sharing among these groups, the topics most vital to be discussed will come to the surface. Those topics will then be shaped into session content.

The working groups will be encouraged to focus on topics that would lead to sharing technical best practices in a variety of disciplines as well as ‘how to’-type sessions to help asset owners improve operations and management and apply innovation that will reduce costs, increase flexibility, and support additional clean renewable power generation.

Most importantly, NHA is not asking the industry and those beyond the industry to do all the ‘heavy lifting’ to build the conference content. NHA staff will do that work. However, we want to ensure the content for the event is built based on the needs of the industry. That’s why NHA staff will seek the guidance, input, and counsel of NHA member companies, the industry at large, and those that influence, regulate, and affect the industry.

NHA recognizes the individuals agreeing to participate in the working groups are volunteering their time. We pledge to be thoughtful and respectful in that regard. Additionally, NHA will look for ways to make participation in these working groups valuable for the volunteers, making it worth their time.

In addition to getting the topics “right,” NHA is committed to finding ways to deliver that content in compelling ways – not restricted to a “cookie cutter” approaches. Our objective is to offer a variety of learning formats including:

Hands-on Tours
Workshops
Brief Announcements in the Powerhouse
Informal Roundtables
Asset Owner Only Discussion Sessions
Panel Discussions
Formal Technical Presentations

Questions?

Contact the Clean Currents Exhibits Manager at +1 301-200-4616 ext. 106 or send an email here

For the Industry.

By the Industry.

Registration will open in early 2021.

Voith Hydro looks forward to being a part of this highly anticipated tradeshow and conference spearheaded by the National Hydropower Association. Our participation in this new and progressive conference will allow us to connect with customers, consultants, vendors, regulators and other innovators and experts, while simultaneously strengthening and growing the National Hydropower Association as the voice of our hydroelectric industry.

“NHA is the voice of hydropower and by participating in Clean Currents we can unite with one another to amplify our clean hydropower voice. This exciting new conference allows us to champion the broader work of the industry and further support the NHA.”

“NHA Clean Currents seeks to attract companies and professionals in a diversity of hydropower contexts from conventional hydro to energy storage and marine energy. The conference emphasizes visibility with customers and face to face meetings with colleagues and peers.”

Having Georgia Power Company serve as host utility for NHA’s first-ever hydro tradeshow and technical conference in Southeast is very important to us. We’re excited to bring the industry to the great city of Atlanta. Hydro was one of our first generating resources when our company was founded, and our first renewable energy source, and it’s as strong today as it has ever been.

“As the voice of the industry, NHA is well-positioned to organize an event that convenes all the key players to discuss critical issues that will enable hydropower to maximize its potential as a source of clean, reliable, renewable energy.”

“We are excited that the NHA - the hydropower industry champion - has created Clean Currents to continue promoting the growth of clean, renewable hydropower. We are thrilled that this event will focus on all aspects of our industry and will benefit all companies that are passionate about hydropower.”

“Seattle City Light is very much looking forward to attending Clean Currents in 2021. This is shaping up to be an incredible event for renewable energy, especially for hydropower.”

“Duke Energy is proud to support NHA’s Clean Currents 2021. The conference aligns with our mission to provide clean, renewable energy to our customers as we transition to a lower-carbon energy future.”

Chelan County P.U.D. is excited to see the launch of NHA’s Clean Currents event, which brings the hydropower industry together and strengthens our trade association’s ability to thrive while representing hydropower.