The Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) hosts a series of semiannual stakeholder webinars to improve transparency and engagement with the diverse groups of stakeholders interested in water power science and research.

These webinars are typically led by the WPTO director and management staff to discuss the current portfolio of work, accomplishments, and priorities. Each webinar presentation closes with Q&A.

Upcoming Webinars

There are no stakeholder webinars scheduled at this time. 

Looking for a deeper dive into water power tools, analysis, and emerging technologies? Check out WPTO’s R&D Deep Dive Webinar Series.

Past Webinars

Water Power Technologies Office Semiannual Stakeholder Webinar – July 2021

Led by the new Acting Director of WPTO, Jenn Garson, WPTO shared water power highlights from the President’s Fiscal Year 2022 budget request. Program representatives also highlighted ongoing programs and open opportunities. The webinar closed with a Q&A. >> Download the slides

Water Power Technologies Office Semiannual Stakeholder Webinar – July 2021
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Water Power Technologies Office Semiannual Stakeholder Webinar – March 2021

Led by WPTO Director Alejandro Moreno, Acting Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Kelly Speakes-Backman, and WPTO program representatives, this webinar discussed some of the most pressing changes affecting water power R&D in 2021, provided updates on the administration transition, highlighted recent announcements and publications, shared project updates, and discussed upcoming priorities. >> Download the slides

Water Power Technologies Office Semiannual Stakeholder Webinar – March 2021
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Water Power Technologies Office Semiannual Stakeholder Webinar – May 2020

Led by WPTO Director Alejandro Moreno, WPTO highlighted recent announcements and publications, shared project updates, and discussed upcoming priorities. >> Download the slides

Water Power Technologies Office Semiannual Stakeholder Webinar: May 2020
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Water Power Technologies Office Semiannual Stakeholder Webinar – November 2019

Program representatives including WPTO Director Alejandro Moreno highlighted key feedback received during discussions at the 2019 WPTO Peer Review, past year accomplishments, and priorities in 2020. >> Download the slides

Program representatives including WPTO Director Alejandro Moreno highlighted key feedback received during discussions at the 2019 WPTO Peer Review, past year accomplishments, and priorities in 2020.
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Water Power Technologies Office Semiannual Stakeholder Webinar – February 2019

Led by WPTO Director Alejandro Moreno, this webinar explained what the Water Power Technologies Office does, how someone can work with the team, and upcoming opportunities to engage with the office. >> Download the slides

A webinar to explain what the U.S. Department of Energy Water Power Technologies Office does, how someone can work with the team, and upcoming opportunities to engage with the office.
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