Pittsfield, ME– January 3, 2024 –Kleinschmidt Associates, a leader in engineering, regulatory, and environmental consulting, proudly announces the election of Chief Technical Officer Kelly Larimer to the National Hydropower Association’s (NHA) Board of Directors for 2024. This 20-member board unites visionary leaders from across the hydropower and marine energy sectors, all committed to sustaining and growing America’s inaugural renewable energy source.
“I am honored to join the NHA Board of Directors and work alongside esteemed colleagues to foster the growth and innovation of hydropower and marine energy. These resources are pivotal in our pursuit of a sustainable energy future, and I am eager to contribute to this vital mission.”, says Kelly Larimer, Chief Technical Officer at Kleinschmidt.
“Our incoming 2024 Board of Directors are exceptional individuals that are committed to advancing hydropower and marine energy as clean energy solutions,” said Malcolm Woolf, NHA President & CEO.
Kelly is an active member of NHA, and currently serves as the Co-Vice Chair on the NHA Pumped Storage Council. She is also an active member of the Northwest Hydroelectric Association (NWHA), the National Parks and Recreation Association (NPRA), the Utilities Roundtable on Cultural Resources, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Shoreline Management and Recreation Group. Since joining Kleinschmidt nine years ago, Kelly has made significant contributions, most notably since assuming her role as Chief Technical Officer in 2021.
About Kleinschmidt:
Kleinschmidt was founded in 1966 with offices throughout North America. Our practice areas include engineering, science, and planning services are provided to power, energy, water, and government clients. Kleinschmidt’s team specializes in hydropower and water resource engineering, FERC licensing, fish passage and protection, hydrology and hydraulics, and habitat analysis and restoration. Our mission is to provide practical solutions for renewable energy, water, and environmental projects. For more information, visit www.kleinschmidtgroup.com.
About NHA:
The National Hydropower Association (NHA) is a nonprofit association dedicated exclusively to promoting the growth of clean, renewable hydropower and marine energy. The hydropower industry provides 31 percent of the nation’s renewable generation and 6 percent of overall electricity generation. In addition, pumped storage projects provide the majority of energy storage in the United States, making hydropower a critical resource to integrate increasing amounts of variable energy sources into America’s electricity system.