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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…

Every November, the provincial government introduces a winter moratorium on residential disconnects until April 30. Despite this, scammers…

As we go about our day-to-day lives, it’s easy to see some of the new, innovative technologies and infrastructure that contribute to…

According to a 2019 Canadian Internet Registration Authority report, only 15 per cent of Canadians reported being off the grid for a week…

Dear Customer:   More than ever, this is a time to help one another.   As a critical and essential service for the residents and…