Kim Osmars CEO Great River Hydro

A Message from Kim Osmars, President & CEO

At Great River Hydro, we have a proud legacy of providing clean, renewable, and reliable energy to New England. As I begin my tenure as President and CEO, I am honored to lead an organization whose people, assets, and values have been serving the region for more than a century.

Our mission is clear: to provide clean, renewable, and reliable energy to New England. Our vision is equally ambitious: to be a trusted leader in New England's energy transition by growing and diversifying our generation portfolio while leveraging the strength of our legacy assets. Achieving these objectives requires more than exceptional infrastructure. It requires exceptional people.

The foundation of Great River Hydro's success is our employees. Across our fleet, our team brings deep technical expertise, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to safe and responsible performance. Every day, they manage complex hydroelectric facilities, steward critical natural resources, maintain system reliability, and continuously seek opportunities to improve how we operate. Their knowledge, dedication, and professionalism enable us to deliver value to our customers, communities, stakeholders, and the region we serve.

As we look ahead, one of our highest priorities is optimizing the performance of our hydroelectric fleet. These facilities are among New England's most important clean energy resources, providing renewable electricity, grid reliability, and operational flexibility when it is needed most. By investing in our assets, embracing innovation, and enhancing operational excellence, we will maximize the value our fleet delivers while supporting the region's evolving energy needs.

Our approach to that work is guided by the values that define Great River Hydro:

  • Safety is our first priority. Nothing is more important than ensuring that our employees, contractors, partners, and communities are protected in everything we do.
  • Stewardship reflects our responsibility as owners and operators of critical infrastructure and caretakers of the natural resources entrusted to us. We are committed to managing our assets and the environment with integrity and respect for future generations.
  • Reliability is a promise we make every day. Our customers, communities, and grid partners count on us to provide dependable clean energy, and we take that responsibility seriously.
  • Agility drives our pursuit of continuous improvement. The energy industry is evolving rapidly, and we are committed to adapting, innovating, and identifying new opportunities that strengthen our business and support New England's energy future.

The opportunities before us are significant. Demand for reliable, carbon-free electricity continues to grow, and hydropower remains a vital component of a resilient and sustainable energy system. Great River Hydro is well positioned to help meet that challenge. By leveraging our talented workforce, optimizing our fleet, and remaining true to our mission and values, we will continue to play a meaningful role in powering New England's future.

Thank you for your interest in Great River Hydro. I look forward to building on our strong foundation and working alongside our employees, partners, and communities as we write the next chapter of our company's success.

Kim Osmars
President & Chief Executive Officer
Great River Hydro

Environmental, Social and Governance Program

Great River Hydro’s Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") Program is voluntary program with three primary objectives: to articulate GRH's commitment to protect and steward the environment, to be a valued corporate citizen of our communities, and to be ethical and fair employer and business partner.

To learn more about our ESG program, download the summary brochure or full program document now.

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Employee Engagement

Great River Hydro employees can direct company contributions to community organization and causes that are most important to them. Examples include: uniform and equipment purchases for youth sport teams, contributions to parent-teacher organizations, and donations to Toys for Tots during the holidays.

In 2019, Great River Hydro employees continued their holiday tradition of supporting the local Toys for Tots campaign in White River Junction, Vermont. Employees joined together to donate a total of 71 toys, $167 in cash, $80 in gift cards, $750 in personal checks, and $2,250 in Employee Engagement support towards this deserving cause.

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Community Investment

Great River Hydro donates tens of thousands of dollars annually to sponsor events, programs, and organizations in our communities. Examples include: The Vermont Center for Ecostudies, The New Hampshire Lakes Association, and The Nature Museum at Grafton.

The Nature Museum at Grafton staffs the Visitor Center at GRH's Bellows Falls station, providing interpretive services to guests and a traveling program that brings those services to local libraries

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