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  School’s out and summer’s in! With the warmer weather, chances are you and your family will be spending more and more time enjoying…

  Preparing for an exciting summer vacation? While you’re making a list and checking it twice, loading the car with all the suitcases…

  Summer is in full swing and the World Meteorological Organization is predicting a surge in global temperatures throughout the…

Hydropower is the dominant source of renewable energy in Canada, powering six out of ten homes and businesses.  Because Canada is a…

In May’s Electrifying a pan-Canadian electricity grid blog, we learned the Government of Canada is taking action to reduce greenhouse gas (…

It may come as a surprise to some that Canada does not have a singular electricity grid, but rather a diverse network of grids across the…

April showers bring May flowers.  While this is true, especially with the Tulip Fest in full bloom, May has also come to signify the…

Sure, when power’s out, you want it back – and may even want to help – but it’s not worth risking a life. When you see a broken or downed…

A good sump pump is a must for most homeowners, especially those in flood-prone neighbourhoods. Generators that provide off-grid power in…

When your power goes out, Hydro Ottawa crews are ready to help. However, homeowners also have responsibility in responding to and preparing…