U.S. Department of Energy Hydropower Collegiate Competition (HCC)
Hydropower Collegiate Competition Partners
The U.S. Department of Energy Hydropower Collegiate Competition's steering committee is comprised of the following organizations:
Kleinschmidt Associates performs engineering, regulatory and environmental consulting for North American energy companies and governmental agencies who strive to protect and enhance the natural environment without compromising performance. Kleinschmidt’s goal is to bring energy, water, and the environment into balance so future generations will thrive. They are also focused on STEM outreach to encourage and educate the next generation of leaders in these fields.
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The National Hydropower Association (NHA) is a nonprofit national association dedicated exclusively to preserving and expanding clean, renewable, affordable hydropower and marine energy. NHA’s mission is to champion waterpower as America’s premier carbon-free renewable energy resource.
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The Hydroelectric Design Center is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s national center of expertise in hydroelectric and large pumping plant engineering services, supporting 75 hydropower plants across the country. The Hydroelectric Design Center performs planning, engineering, and design; maintains expertise; and develops standards for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hydropower facilities and large pumping plants.
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Portland General Electric is a fully integrated energy company based in Portland, Oregon. The company serves approximately 900,000 customers with a service area population of 2 million Oregonians in 51 cities. For more than 130 years, Portland General Electric has powered the advancement of society, delivering safe, affordable, and reliable energy to Oregonians. Portland General Electric and its approximately 3,000 employees are working with customers to build a clean energy future.
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Voith Hydro is a full-line supplier of hydropower equipment and services, offering project planning and execution, manufacturing, electrical and mechanical engineering, outage management, modernization, and aftermarket business and services. From small to large hydro, from water to wire, from upfront planning to ongoing service, Voith will be with you every step of the way.
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The Bureau of Reclamation is a federal agency under the U.S. Department of the Interior and is the nation's largest wholesale water supplier and the second-largest producer of hydroelectric power. Bureau of Reclamation facilities also provide substantial flood control, recreation opportunities, and environmental benefits.
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The Hydropower Foundation is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to increasing the broad hydropower community's contributions to society and the environment. The Foundation promotes research, education, and dialogue within the community, seeking to help waterpower overcome challenges and strengthen its contribution to a clean energy future. Areas of focus include environmental conservation; water management; workforce development, including diversity, equity, and justice; research; operational optimization; and technological advancement.
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Western Area Power Administration is a power marketing administration within the U.S. Department of Energy that’s responsible for selling and delivering hydropower from 57 federal hydroelectric dams to about 700 utilities and not-for-profit organizations in 15 central and western states. WAPA also owns, operates, and maintains a more than 17,000-circuit-mile high-voltage transmission system that is integrated into the Western Interconnection electric grid.
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