1. Telling Hydropower’s Story Matthew Nocella Assistant Manager of Strategic Communications National Hydropower Association Northwest Hydroelectric Association Annual Meeting 2.18.2014 Available. Reliable. Affordable. Sustainable.

2. A Mission to Advance the Hydro Industry 2 2 Available. Reliable. Affordable. Sustainable. Double America’s largest renewable energy resource – hydropower – in support of a sustainable and secure clean energy future. – Another 100,000 MWs Vision Champion hydropower, in all of its forms, as America’s premier clean and renewable energy resource. Focus on growth, operational excellence and environmental stewardship. Mission

3. Snapshot of NHA’s Focus 3 3 Available. Reliable. Affordable. Sustainable. Securing robust business environment for existing hydro projects Furthering environmental stewardship and operational excellence Advancing new growth and development in the hydro industry Promoting hydropower as an energy choice and solution for tomorrow

4. 4 4 Available. Reliable. Affordable. Sustainable. How Should We Be Talking About Hydropower?

5. 5 5 Available. Reliable. Affordable. Sustainable. In 2010… We found that: Relative lack of awareness about hydropower Hydropower not leading part of the energy conversation Hydropower had a “dam” problem Concern over deregulation following Gulf spill So we set out to: Reinforce hydro as “clean”, “renewable”, and “domestic”. Educate on range of technologies Educate on affordability and reliability of hydropower Thus… Available. Reliable. Affordable. Sustainable.

6. 6 6 Available. America’s largest source of renewable electricity. Hydropower can grow today. Provides jobs now and in the future.

7. 7 7 Available. Reliable. Affordable. Sustainable. Reliable. More targeted to policy wonks Draws contrast with other sources

8. 8 8 Available. Reliable. Affordable. Sustainable. Affordable. Hydropower provides low-cost power to millions of Americans Key piece in today’s energy debate

9. 9 9 Available. Reliable. Affordable. Sustainable. Sustainable. Clean, carbon free energy source Environmental stewardship Long term solution

10. 10 Available. Reliable. Affordable. Sustainable. Who Should We Be Talking To?

11. 11 Available. Reliable. Affordable. Sustainable. Policymakers Talking About Hydro “More hydropower capability means an increased supply of affordable clean energy, which helps make Washington state a leading place to live and do business.” – Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) “In Eastern Washington, hydropower plays a pivotal role – whether it’s conventional, small, or conduit hydro – it provides 75 percent of electricity to the Pacific Northwest and represents a unique opportunity for job creation and energy production. It’s clean, reliable, renewable and affordable.” – Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) “I consider hydropower to be our hardest working renewable resource and one that often gets overlooked in the clean energy debate. With only 3 percent of the nation’s 80,000 existing dams set up to generate electricity, hydropower is our greatest untapped potential for generating cost-effective, carbon-free energy.” – Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) “For a state like Colorado, and indeed the entire nation, this legislation will expand renewable and affordable hydropower – far and away our nation’s largest source of clean energy – and create good jobs for American families.” – Rep. Diana DeGette (D- CO)

12. 12 Available. Reliable. Affordable. Sustainable. Uptick in Positive Press Coverage “Hydroelectric Power Makes Big Comeback at U.S. dams.” – The Associated Press “Hydropower is back.” – The Wall Street Journal “Congress can’t agree on most energy issues. But it loves hydropower.” – The Washington Post “A renewed push for hydropower.” – The Denver Post “Congress Passes First Significant Energy Legislation Since 2009.” – The New York Times “Hydro: Where the real green jobs are” – CNN Money “Hydropower in U.S. Gets Boost From New Laws. Will Congress Do More?” – Bloomberg

13. 13 Available. Reliable. Affordable. Sustainable. Recent public polling Strong support for maintaining and growing hydropower Strong belief in hydro’s positive attributes Strong support for policy support for hydro Areas of Improvement Women 65+, 18-29 Democrats and Independents South and Midwest

14. 14 Available. Reliable. Affordable. Sustainable. How Do We Reach Our Audiences?

15. 15 Available. Reliable. Affordable. Sustainable. Social Media Demographics

16. 16 Available. Reliable. Affordable. Sustainable. Social Media Demographics

17. 17 Available. Reliable. Affordable. Sustainable. Challenges to social media Small, yet targeted, audience Large time investment The messenger matters Low level of engagement

18. 18 Available. Reliable. Affordable. Sustainable. Going Forward Maintain our existing traditional media strategy Identify opportunities in both paid and social media Continue to work with our member companies and allies Amplifying your work through our social channels to our target audiences Amplifying NHA’s work to your customers and constituencies Plug your PAOs in with NHA Matt@Hydro.org Follow us on Twitter and Like Us on Facebook Twitter: @NatlHydroAssoc Facebook.com/NatlHydroAssoc