Blogs and articles

Blogs and articles

Stories and features on what's happening at Hydro Ottawa, in our industry and in our community. Visit often to get the latest.

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Ottawa’s 2050 Energy Plan is Science not Fiction

Imagine in the not-too-distant future where the City of Ottawa is 100 per cent powered by clean, renewable energy and nearly all vehicles…
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The bright side of shopping Energy Star

Leaves are changing colours, nights are a little bit chilly, and the super organized among us are pulling out shopping lists in preparation…
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Electricity: The choice is yours

On June 1, 2020, the Ontario government announced that it intends to introduce a new customer choice rate optionality plan for residential…
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Why we’re falling ‘in like’ with e-bikes

“Velocipede”, “hobby-horse”, “draisine”, “boneshaker”, “penny farthing” and “running machine” – believe it or not, these were some of the…
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The people behind electricity: Part 3

It’s hard to believe, but we’ve reached the six-month mark since COVID-19 arrived in our city. For some, this time may have flown by, but…
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We have high standards. And we can prove it.

Did you know that there’s an organization made up of representatives from 165 countries that works for the betterment of the world? I’m not…
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How Hydro Ottawa powers our growing communities and city

According to Statistics Canada, the Ottawa-Gatineau region is estimated to have reached a population of over a million as of July 2019,…
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Sustainable systems: A look at district energy

In case you’re looking for validation that we’ve been having an unusually hot summer, the data doesn’t lie. According to Environment Canada…
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Hydro Poles: Where do they come from?

You’ve heard of Christmas tree farms, but is there such a thing as a hydro pole tree farm? It’s a question we hear often, from both kids…
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How Hydro Ottawa powers through summer storm season

Lights, camera, action! Narrator: “It was a dark and stormy night, and the power was…on.” *Cut* Narrator: “What? That can’t be right……
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