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Hydroelectric Plant Technicians

Unions and Associations

Some hydroelectric plant technicians belong to unions such as the International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine, and Furniture Workers; International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers; and the International Union United Automobile, Aircraft and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.

Hydroelectric plant technicians may belong to professional associations such as the National Hydropower Association and the International Hydropower Association. Other associations that provide helpful resources include the Association of Energy Engineers, Hydro Foundation, Interstate Renewable Energy Council, Midwest Renewable Energy Association, and the National Society of Professional Engineers. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is a government agency that provides resources for those interested in hydropower and marine energy. Workers in Canada receive professional support from Waterpower Canada.

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