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Additional Resources
Visit the following Internet
sites for additional information about the hydro industry, as
well as, companies that provide hydro-related products and services.
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The The Electrical Industry Association of Quebec (AIEQ) is a not-for-profit
organization established in 1916. It groups together nearly 170 enterprise
members that work in the electricity sector. Its mission is, among others,
to contribute to its members' development interests, and promotion and to
encourage a rational resource use from a sustainable development angle.
For more information about The Electrical Industry Association of Quebec (AIEQ), contact:
Association de l'industrie électrique du Québec
2000, Mansfield # 320
Montreal (Quebec)
Canada H3A 2Y9
Tel: (1) 514 281-0615; Fax: (1) 514 281-7965
E-mail: aieq@aieq.net
Website: www.aieq.net
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The ASCE Energy Division's Hydropower Technical Committee supports hydropower generation through the sharing of knowledge, resources, and information for the benefit of its members, the hydropower industry, and society in general.
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Since its formation in 1984, the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) has served as one of the premier professional organizations for individuals committed to ensuring the safety of dams in the U.S., including government officials, engineering consultants, contractors, manufacturers and suppliers, researchers, teachers, dam owners and operators and students.
Staff: Lori C. Spragens, Executive Director; Susan A. Sorrell, Meetings and Membership Director; Sarah M. Mayfield, Information Specialist; Maureen E. Chinn, Administrative Database Specialist
For more information about the ASDSO, contact:
Association of State Dam Safety Officials
450 Old Vine Street, 2nd Floor
Lexington, KY 40507-1544
Tel: (1) 859 257-5140; Fax: (1) 859 323-1958
E-mail: info@damsafety.org
Website: http://www.damsafety.org
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Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Department of the Interior
Reclamation is the largest wholesale water supplier and the second largest producer of hydroelectric power in the United States, with operations and facilities in the 17 Western States.
Its facilities also provide substantial flood control, recreation, and fish and wildlife benefits.
For more information about the Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Department of the Interior, please visit http://www.usbr.gov/pmts/tech_services/.
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Canadian Dam Association (CDA) is concerned with technical, environmental, social, economic, legal, and administrative aspects of dams and their safety. The association was created from an amalgamation of the Canadian Dam Safety Association and the Canadian National Committee on Large Dams (CANCOLD). In addition to public safety considerations and protection of the environment, the association provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and experiences in the field of dam safety.
For more information about the Canadian Dam Association, please call Barry Hurndall at (1) 780 432-7236 or visit http://www.cda.ca/.
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The Canadian Hydropower Association is the national association that represents the interests of Canada's hydropower industry. Its mandate is to promote hydropower as a source of renewable energy, to make the economic and environmental advantages of hydropower better known and to publicize the benefits of hydropower in the search for sustainable energy solutions. Its members represent approximately 95% of Canada's hydropower capacity.
For more information about the CHA, please visit our web site at www.canhydropower.org or call us at (1) 613 751-6655.
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The City of Spokane's Water Department was established in 1883. We strive to supply Spokane citizens with a reliable source of high quality water at the quantity desired and at the most affordable price possible. We provide a full range of services: hydroelectric operations, construction, valve repair, water quality testing, metering, leak detection, engineering, operations, and maintenance. The water system supplies to more than 217,000 people and with a pumping capacity of over 280 million gallons a day.
For more information about the City of Spokane, please call (1) 509 625-7800 or visit http://www.spokanecity.org/services/about/spokane/.
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Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) is a collaborative science and technology development organization that conducts technical research and development for the electric utility industry. Through its hydro research program, EPRI performs research and development and provides products and services to help hydro plant owners and operators improve profitability and manage critical operational, maintenance, and environmental issues.
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is an independent agency that includes, among its many responsibilities:
- Regulating the transmission and wholesale sales of electricity in interstate commerce;
- Licensing, monitoring compliance, and implementing dam and public safety and security programs on jurisdictional hydropower projects;
- Conducting the environmental review on jurisdictional hydroelectric projects; and
- Monitoring, investigating, and ensuring compliance with market rules
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The Foundation for Water and Energy Education (FWEE) is a non-profit organization providing balanced and informative views concerning the sources, benefits, and impact of using water as a renewable energy resource in the Northwest.
For more information about FWEE, please visit www.fwee.org, or call 1-800-279-6375.
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The Hydro Research Foundation, Inc. was formed to build support for, and facilitate partnerships among industry, government and others for projects that would preserve and enhance the viability of hydropower as a clean, renewable, and reliable provider of energy. Established in 1994, the foundation has two principal objectives: to facilitate research and to promote educational opportunities.
For more information about HRF, please visit www.hydrofoundation.org or call (1) 202 682-1700 x 107.
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The International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) is the world's leading professional organization dedicated to advancing the technology of dam engineering and supporting socially and environmentally responsible development of the world's water resources. Comprised of the national committees of its 88 member countries, ICOLD provides a forum for exchanging information regarding design, construction, operation, and maintenance of large dams.
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The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Hydroelectric Power Subcommittee
The Hydroelectric Power Subcommittee is a subcommittee of the Energy Development and Power Generation Committee of the IEEE Power Engineering Society. The subcommittee's purpose is the study and review of engineering and design aspects of hydroelectric generating station systems and equipment to develop standards, recommended practices, guides, and technical presentations with respect to hydro generating station systems and equipment.
For more information about the IEEE, please contact:
John B. Yale, P.E., Chairman
c/o Chelan County Public Utility District
P.O. Box 1231
Wenatchee, WA 98807-1231
Tel: (1) 509 661-4051; Fax: (1) 509 664-7186
E-mail: john.yale@chelanpud.org
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The International Hydropower Association (IHA) is a professional association created to advance knowledge on all aspects of hydropower and to evaluate and promote good practice. Through its international membership in 72 countries, IHA aims to increase awareness of the role hydropower plays in the sustainable development of the world's water and energy resources.
For more information about IHA, please visit http://www.hydropower.org or call us at (44) 208 652-5290
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The National Hydropower Association is United States' national trade association dedicated exclusively to representing the interests of the hydropower industry. Its members span the breadth of the industry and include representatives from investor-owned utilities, public power, independent power, consulting, engineering, law firms, equipment suppliers, and manufacturers.
For more information about the NHA, please visit our website at www.hydro.org, or call us at (1) 202 682-1700.
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The Northwest Hydroelectric Association (NWHA) provides a regional voice for the hydropower industry, representing the needs of its membership since 1981. NWHA is dedicated to the promotion of the region's water power as a clean, efficient energy source while protecting the fisheries and environmental quality which characterize our Northwest region.
For more information about NWHA, please visit our website at www.nwhydro.org, call us at (1) 503 545-9420 or e-mail jan@nwhydro.org.
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US Hydropower is a trade association representing hydropower issues in the global market. The organization is a member run council with industry leaders working to provide input to global hydropower development strategies. US Hydropower provides a point of contact for the U.S. and foreign governments reaching out to the U.S. hydropower industry.
US Hydropower provides its membership regular communications and a chance to participate in industry events such as the development of trade and investment strategies, policy initiatives, and emerging market opportunities.
For more information on the US Hydropower, please contact, Debby Stone, (1) 202 383-2536, e-mail: debbys@us-hydropower.org., or visit our website at www.us-hydropower.org
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The United States Society on Dams (USSD) is a nationwide professional organization dedicated to advancing the technology of dam planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance as well as to promoting awareness of the role of dams in the beneficial development of the nation's water resources. USSD members are concerned with the technical, economic, environmental, safety, financial, and social viewpoints of dams and water resource projects.
For more information about the United States Society on Dams, please contact Larry Stephens,
Executive Director
United States Society on Dams
1616 17th Street, #483
Denver, CO 80202
e-mail: stephens@ussdams.org
www.ussdams.org
Tel: (1) 303 628-5430; Fax: (1) 303) 628-5431
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