Professional Network Development
The following websites provide links to hydropower and energy industry professional groups and associations as well as internship opportunities and entrepreneur accelerator programs:
Hydropower Industry Organizations
Foundation for Water and Energy Education
Provides current and balanced information about hydropower resources in the Northwest
FWEE
National Hydropower Association
Offers industry information, Congressional updates, access to leaders and colleagues within the industry, and unique networking for professionals in hydropower and marine energy.
NHA
Hydropower Foundation
Works to advance hydropower through research and education, ensuring hydropower’s sustainable contribution to a clean energy future.
Hydropower Foundation
Association of State Dam Officials
Provides student opportunities including free student admission to conferences, annual student paper competitions, mentoring, and free resume posting services
Association of State Dam Officials
International Hydropower Association
Serves as a global network and a recognized presence at international decision-making forums, with members operating in more than 120 countries.
iha
Low Impact Hydropower Institute
Defines and certifies low impact hydropower using rigorous science-based criteria and public input; providing education and outreach; and structuring the organization to integrate and evolve with community, conservation, and hydropower interests
LIHI
Northwest Hydroelectric Association
Provides a regional voice for the hydropower industry.
NWHA
Northwest River Partners
Serves not-for-profit, community-owned electric utilities in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Nevada and Wyoming.
Northwest River Partners
Oregon Department of Energy
Advances solutions to shape an equitable clean energy transition, protect the environment and public health, and responsibly balance energy needs and impacts for current and future generations in Oregon.
Oregon Department of Energy
United States Society of Large Dams
Serves as a professional organization dedicated to advancing the technology of dams.
USSD
Water Education Colorado Water Educator Network
Supports and connects Colorado’s education and outreach professionals dedicated to advancing understanding about water.
Water Education Colorado Water Educator Network
Hydropower Development Group
Shares hydropower information on LinkedIn
LinkedIn Group
Hydropower Engineering Group on Facebook
Gathers hydropower industry professionals and students from all over the globe
Facebook Group
Energy, Renewable Energy, and Science Organizations
- American Public Power Association
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network (CLEAN)
- Edison Electric Institute
- Energy and Environment Specialty Group of the American Association of Geographers
- Environmental and Energy Study Institute
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
- New Energy Nexus
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Energy and STEM Organizations
- American Association of Blacks in Energy
- American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
- Asian Americans in Energy, the Environment, and Commerce
- Asians in Energy
- Association for Women in Science
- Association of Women in Energy
- Hispanics in Energy
- Latinos in Science and Engineering
- Million Women Mentors
- National Association of Mathematicians (NAM)
- National Girls Collaborative Project
- National Society of Black Engineers
- Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
- Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE)
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
- Society of Women Engineers
- Women in Energy
- Women in Engineering ProActive Network
- Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) Speakers Bureau
- Women’s Council on Energy and the Environment
