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With the COVID-19 pandemic requiring us to do our part to stay home and physically distance in order to combat the spread of the virus, a…

From the outside looking in, it can appear that kids received their summer break early with the risks of COVID-19 prompting schools to…

As the season kicks into full summer mode, there’s something so wonderful about a burst of cool air. As we pause to take a closer look, it…

It’s not every day that a utility gets the chance to not only upgrade its hydroelectric infrastructure, but also play a part in beautifying…

Tornadoes. Ice storms. Floods. And now, a pandemic. If there’s one thing we are familiar with at Hydro Ottawa, its crises. And although the…

Spring is in the air and so is the prospect of summer. Having experienced a long Canadian winter paired with COVID-19 quarantining, it has…

As we enter our tenth week of self-isolation, I think it’s fair to say that as a community, we have proven just how resilient we all are.…

In a matter of just a few months, we’ve seen our world transformed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and our way of living changed with…

I hope this message finds you, your family and all your loved ones safe and healthy. During a crisis, we know Ottawa relies on our team to…

Energy consumption looks a little different for everyone. We all have different needs, habits and routines that alter how much electricity…