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22/02/2024

British Hydropower Association unveils manifesto to highlight Government’s hydro policy ‘blind spots’

EXTERNAL PRESS RELEASE The British Hydropower Association (BHA) is today urging MPs of all parties to stop overlooking hydropower in order to provide a broader UK energy mix and a…

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06/03/2024

Chancellor fails to ride the hydro wave to help cut carbon emissions and household bills 

Government misses key opportunity to back a sustainable and reliable renewable energy source, as major new report shows hydropower helped slash £1.1billion off consumer The Chancellor has missed a golden…

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BHA give evidence at the Environmental Audit Committee Hearing on Electrifying the Grid

Our CEO Kate Gilmartin was in Parliament for the second time within the past month, this time to give evidence to the Environmental Audit Committee on Enabling the Sustainable Electrification…

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BHA give evidence at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Committee Hearing

The British Hydropower Association (BHA) were given a valuable opportunity to promote hydropower during an evidence session with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero committee on the 24th…

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01/12/2023

The BHA Annual Conference 2023: The BHA reflects on a successful event

At the British Hydropower Association (BHA) Annual Conference in Glasgow, industry leaders, experts and enthusiasts came together to celebrate milestones, share insights and honour outstanding achievements in the hydropower sector….

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02/11/2023

The BHA presents on the benefits of hydropower at the Scottish Rural and Islands Parliament

Our CEO, Kate Gilmartin, was asked to present and facilitate a workshop for the Scottish Rural and Islands Parliament at Fort William on 2 November 2023. The Scottish Rural and…

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01/11/2023

The BHA visits Arrochar Community Hydro and attends the SSE stakeholder meeting

Kate Gilmartin, CEO of the British Hydropower Association, visited Arrochar Community Hydro and attended the SSE stakeholder meeting at the Sloy Power Station. The 130 kW Arrochar high head scheme…

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31/10/2023

The BHA attends the Energy Innovation Summit on 31 October 2023

The BHA attended a two-day event hosted by the Energy Networks Association in Liverpool. Our CEO, Kate Gilmartin, presented and chaired a panel on ‘Energy Storage for a Brighter Future:…

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22/11/2023

The BHA and Change Mental Health join forces to prioritise mental well-being in the renewable energy sector

The British Hydropower Association (BHA) is proud to announce its partnership with Change Mental Health, a distinguished mental health charity with more than 50 years’ experience in providing non-clinical and…

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