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May 8, 2009

NHA Announces Details of Key D.C. Events

 

Media Welcome at Events May 11-14

Washington, D.C. (May 8, 2009) -- The National Hydropower Association is pleased to announce several upcoming media opportunities over the next week in conjunction with its annual conference and other Washington, D.C.-area events.

NOTE:  Media is welcome at all NHA Annual Conference events, but must register before attending.  Please stop by the registration desk to present ID and credentials.

 

Outstanding Stewards of America's Waters (OSAW) Awards

WHAT: Presentation of OSAW awards and reception
WHO:
  • Rep. Cathy McMorris Rogers (R-WA), founder of House Hydropower Caucus
  • NHA President Rick Miller
  • NHA President (elect) Andrew Munro of Grant County (WA) PUD
  • NHA Executive Director Linda Church Ciocci
  • Representatives from New York Power Authority, Puget Sound Energy, TransCanada, and Yuba County (CA) Water Agency
WHERE: 1324 Longworth House Office Building (Natural Resources committee room)
WHEN: May 11. (Event begins at 11, McMorris Rogers to speak at 11:30, Awards at 12)
MEDIA: Media welcome, open event

 

NHA Legislator of the Year Award

WHAT: Presentation of NHA Legislator of the Year Award to Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) during opening Plenary Session of NHA Annual Conference
WHO:
  • Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA)
  • NHA President Rick Miller
  • NHA Executive Director Linda Church Ciocci
WHERE: Capital Hilton
Presidential Ballroom
1001 16th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20026
WHEN: May 11, 1:30 p.m.
MEDIA: Media welcome, but must check in with Registration Desk for credentials

 

Special Panel: The Road Ahead for America's Largest Renewable Energy Resource

WHAT: Special panel looking at hydropower's future and related policy issues
WHO: Panelists:
  • Mark Crisson, CEO, American Public Power Association
  • Glenn English, CEO, National Rural Electric Cooperative
  • Thomas R. Kuhn, President, Edison Electric Institute
Moderators:
  • NHA President Rick Miller
  • NHA Executive Director Linda Church Ciocci
WHERE: Capital Hilton
Presidential Ballroom
1001 16th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20026
WHEN: May 11, 2:00 p.m. (immediately follows Cantwell award)
MEDIA: Media welcome, but must check in with Registration Desk for credentials

 

 Award of President's Scholarship

WHAT: NHA will award its annual President's Scholarship to a student interested in pursuing a career in a hydro-related field
WHO:
  • NHA President Rick Miller
  • NHA President (elect) Andrew Munro of Grant County (WA) PUD
  • NHA Executive Director Linda Church Ciocci
  • Manhattan College Senior Erica Hanley
WHERE: Capital Hilton
Presidential Ballroom
1001 16th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20026
WHEN: May 12, 1:00
MEDIA: Media welcome, but MUST notify NHA in advance for reservations/credentialing

 

 12th Annual Congressional Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Expo and Forum

WHAT: Sustainable Energy Coalition, House and Senate Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Caucuses annual event and expo highlighting the role of sustainable technologies
WHO: NHA will exhibit at the event
WHERE: Cannon House Office Building -- Caucus Room
WHEN: May 13, 9-5
MEDIA: Open event, all welcome

 

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