About this expo
Clean Currents serves as the official water power trade show and conference for the non-profit National Hydropower Association (NHA). This annual event is dedicated to advancing conventional hydropower, pumped storage, small hydro, and marine energy as reliable and flexible sources of clean energy. It aims to unite professionals from across the entire water power community, fostering collaboration and innovation within the sector.
Exhibitors at Clean Currents showcase a wide array of solutions from across the water power supply chain. The event highlights technologies and innovations in conventional hydropower, pumped storage, small hydro, and marine energy. Specific areas of focus for exhibits include new methods for managing fish passage and protection, environmental monitoring techniques, and advancements in licensing processes.
The target audience for Clean Currents includes a broad spectrum of water power professionals, such as executive leadership, engineers, portfolio managers, and operations superintendents. Attendees come from conventional hydropower, pumped storage, small hydro, marine energy sectors, as well as government agencies, regulators, NGOs, consultants, and financial entities. The event also actively engages early-career professionals and NHA's Future Leaders of Waterpower (FLOW) members, ensuring a comprehensive gathering of industry expertise.
Highlights
5 items- Held at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, United States
- Organized by the National Hydropower Association (NHA)
- AUMA listed
- Annual event dedicated to water power
- 1 in every 3 attendees of Clean Currents 2022 was a power producer
FAQ
5 questionsWhen and where does it take place?+
Clean Currents 2026 takes place from September 21 to September 25, 2026, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona, United States.
Who organizes it?+
The event is organized by the National Hydropower Association (NHA), a non-profit national association dedicated to promoting the growth of clean, affordable U.S. water power in all its forms.
What industries and products are covered?+
Clean Currents covers the water power industry, including conventional hydropower, pumped storage, small hydro, and marine energy. Exhibitors present solutions for fish passage and protection, environmental monitoring, and licensing processes.
How can I attend or exhibit?+
Registration for Clean Currents 2026 is available online. Information for exhibitors, including booth fees and benefits, is also provided on the official website.
What are the practical participation details?+
Attendee registration rates for 2026 vary, with NHA members receiving discounted rates (e.g., Full Conference NHA Member Rate: $1,475 (2026)). Exhibitor booth fees for 2026 are $40.75/sq ft for NHA members and $56.25/sq ft for standard participants, with specific payment deadlines and cancellation policies detailed.