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Monday, March 31

Tour of US Capitol — ticket required

Networking

US Capitol

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Monday, March 31

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and WRDA24 – What’s New for Developers? (invite only)

NHA Committee/ Council Meetings

California

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Monday, March 31

NHA Marine Energy Council (MEC) Meeting

NHA Committee/ Council Meetings

Senate

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Monday, March 31

A Collaborative Framework to Strengthen Your Workforce

Concurrent Session

South American A/B

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Monday, March 31

NHA Board of Directors Meeting

NHA Committee/ Council Meetings

Congressional

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Monday, March 31

Pitch Perfect: Advocacy Day Simulation for Capitol Hill Success

Concurrent Session

Federal A/B

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Monday, March 31

Building Workforce Connections: How Duke Energy Supports Recruitment and Retention through University Co-op Programs, Skillbridge, and More

Concurrent Session

South American A/B

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Monday, March 31

Low Impact Certification for New Pumped Storage Hydro

Concurrent Session

Senate

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Monday, March 31

Networking Break

Networking

Foyer 1/ Capitol Terrace

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Monday, March 31

Connecting the Ocean to the Grid: Key Infrastructure for Marine Energy Integration

Concurrent Session

Senate

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Monday, March 31

NHA Regulatory Affairs Committee Meeting

NHA Committee/ Council Meetings

South American A/B

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Monday, March 31

Baseload for the Digital Age: How Hydropower Can Support Data Center Expansion

Concurrent Session

Federal A/B

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Monday, March 31

Office Hours with U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Bureau of Land Management

California

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Monday, March 31

Water Power Week Welcome Reception

Networking

Presidential Ballroom

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday, April 1

Plenary Session

Plenary Session

Presidential Ballroom

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Tuesday, April 1

Networking Break

Networking

Foyer 1/ Capitol Terrace

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Tuesday, April 1

A Collaborative Framework for Marine Energy Project Permitting in Light of Lessons Learned

Concurrent Session

Senate

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Tuesday, April 1

How to Be a Pumped Storage Hydro Champion

Concurrent Session

Congressional

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Tuesday, April 1

Electricity Markets 101

Concurrent Session

South American A/B

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Tuesday, April 1

Water, Power, and Sovereignty: Dispelling Myths and Sharing Essential Guidelines for Tribal Consultation

Concurrent Session

Federal A/B

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Tuesday, April 1

Networking Lunch (including FLOW Forward: Industry Leaders and Future Leaders Networking Activity)

Networking

Presidential Ballroom

11:30 AM - 12:45 PM

Tuesday, April 1

Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill

Advocacy & Outreach

US Capitol

12:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday, April 1

Hydropower Research and Development: Educational Event at the Norwegian Embassy (ticketed event)

Embassy of Norway

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday, April 1

Reception on Capitol Hill with Congressional Staffers (for Advocacy Day Participants only)

Advocacy & Outreach

SD-G50, Dirksen Senate Office Building

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday, April 1

Future Leaders of Waterpower (FLOW) Happy Hour- ticket required

Networking

Astro Beer Hall, 1306 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20005

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday, April 1

Tour of Monuments at Night — ticket required

Networking

Capitol Hilton Hotel Lobby

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Tuesday, April 1

Marine Energy Meet and Greet: Informal Social Gathering

Networking

Sauf Haus Bier Hall & Garten, 1216 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Wednesday, April 2

NHA Pumped Storage Development Council Meeting

NHA Committee/ Council Meetings

Federal A/B

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Wednesday, April 2

Plenary Session

Plenary Session

Presidential Ballroom

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Wednesday, April 2

Networking Break

Networking

Foyer 1/ Capitol Terrace

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Wednesday, April 2

Marine Energy: A Versatile Power Solution for the Ocean Economy

Concurrent Session

Senate

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Wednesday, April 2

Unlocking the Voluntary RECs Market: A Guide for Hydro

Concurrent Session

South American B

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Wednesday, April 2

NHA CEO Council Meeting (invite only)

NHA Committee/ Council Meetings

Federal A/B

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Wednesday, April 2

Capitol Currents: Inside Congress’ Agenda for Water Power

Concurrent Session

Presidential Ballroom

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Wednesday, April 2

License Surrender and Decommissioning of Hydroelectric Facilities: Planning, Process, and Implementation

Concurrent Session

Congressional

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Wednesday, April 2

NHA Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting – Advocacy Day Debrief and More!

NHA Committee/ Council Meetings

South American A

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Wednesday, April 2

Hear from FERC Staff

Concurrent Session

Congressional

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Wednesday, April 2

Improving the Bankability and Readiness of Marine Energy Projects

Concurrent Session

Senate

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Wednesday, April 2

How to Get Local Officials to Give a ‘Dam’

Concurrent Session

South American B

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Wednesday, April 2

Women in Water Power Networking Lunch

Networking

Presidential Ballroom

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Wednesday, April 2

Hydropower System Principles Overview (Co-Located with Water Power Week)

South American B

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday, April 2

Office Hours with U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Bureau of Land Management

California

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Wednesday, April 2

Regulatory Hot Topics in Water Power

Concurrent Session

Congressional

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Wednesday, April 2

From Concept to Capital: How Developers Secure Private Investment

Concurrent Session

Senate

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Wednesday, April 2

Prevailing Wages and Apprenticeships – Nuance Matters When Implementing the Requirements

Concurrent Session

Federal A/B

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Wednesday, April 2

Networking Break

Networking

Foyer 1/ Capitol Terrace

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Wednesday, April 2

Continuing the Dialogue: NHA’s Marine Energy Council and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office

NHA Committee/ Council Meetings

South American A

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday, April 2

Unique Insight from Former FERC Commissioners: Hydropower’s Regulatory Landscape and Future Pathways

Plenary Session

Congressional

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday, April 2

Revitalizing American Hydropower Procurement – A Special Summit

Federal A/B

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday, April 2

Farewell Happy Hour

Networking

North Gate Restaurant on the 1st Floor of the Capital Hilton

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Thursday, April 3

Hydropower System Principles Overview (Co-Located with Water Power Week)

South American B

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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