On July 18, 2024, USEA and NHA hosted a hybrid event “Bridging Waters: A Model for Enhancing Grid Reliability and River Restoration during the Energy Transition”. This joint briefing featured a panel of experts to discuss innovative solutions and collaborative strategies for integrating hydropower into the energy transition while ensuring ecological health and community safety.

• Mark W. Menezes, President & CEO, United States Energy Association
• Malcolm Woolf, President & CEO, National Hydropower Association
• Matthew Grosso, Acting Director, U.S. Department of Energy – Water Power Technologies Office
• Mary Pavel, Partner, Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Endreson & Perry, LLP
• Kelly Catlett, Director of Hydropower Reform, American Rivers