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
WPTO Semiannual Stakeholder Webinar
April 4, 2023, 2:30 - 4 p.m. ET, Online
Join staff and leadership from the Water Power Technologies Office to hear about how WPTO is working with partners across the country and beyond to achieve a clean energy future through water power projects. Dive into current and future funding opportunities and hear about other accomplishments, news, and updates since the last stakeholder webinar in November.
Looking for a deeper dive into water power tools, analysis, and emerging technologies? Check out WPTO’s R&D Deep Dive Webinar Series.
WPTO's Marine Energy e-newsletter shares news and updates on tools, analysis, and emerging technologies to advance marine energy.
WPTO's Hydropower e-newsletter features news on R&D and applied science to advance sustainable hydropower and pumped-storage technologies.
Past Webinars
Water Power Technologies Office Semiannual Stakeholder Webinar – November 2022
The leadership team at the Water Power Technologies Office reported the results of the 2022 Peer Review process that took place this summer during their Semiannual Stakeholder Webinar on Nov. 9, 2022. The team provided updates on major accomplishments, current funding opportunities, and all that has taken place since they last presented in March 2022.
On Nov. 9, 2022, the leadership team at the Water Power Technologies Office provided updates on major accomplishments, current funding opportunities, and all that has taken place since they last presented during their Semiannual Stakeholder Webinar.
Webinar Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction by Maxine Hillman, Communications Analyst
4:23 - Jennifer Garson, Director, Water Power Technologies Office
12:12 - Corey Vezina, Hydropower Technology Manager
20:20 - Samuel Bockenhauer, HydroWIRES Lead
32:53 - Tim Ramsey, Marine Energy Program Manager
46:48 - Ashley Brooks, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Lead
50:18 - Maxine Hillman, Communications Analyst
52:00 - Q&A with Water Power Technologies Office Leadership Team
Water Power Technologies Office Semiannual Stakeholder Webinar – March 2022
The leadership team at the Water Power Technologies office looked back at some of their biggest accomplishments from the last year and previewed what’s yet to come during their Semiannual Stakeholder Webinar on March 10, 2022. Plus, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Kelly Speakes-Backman spoke to administration priorities for the coming year as well as the investment in water power projects that will come from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The leadership team at the Water Power Technologies office looked back at some of their biggest accomplishments from the last year and previewed what’s yet to come during their Semiannual Stakeholder Webinar on March 10, 2022.
Webinar Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction by Maxine Hillman, Communications Analyst
2:30 – Kelly Speakes-Backman, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
15:30 – Jennifer Garson, Director of Water Power Technologies Office
25:23 – Corey Vezina, Hydropower Technology Manager
34:30 – Samuel Bockenhauer, HydroWIRES Lead
42:45 – Tim Ramsey, Marine Energy Program Manager
53:00 – Tessa Greco, Powering the Blue Economy Lead
1:00:40 – Ashley Brooks, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Lead
1:03:46 – Q&A with Water Power Technologies Office Leadership Team
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 presentation slides.
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 presentation slides.
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 presentation slides.
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 presentation slides.
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 presentation slides.