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.
A Wattson Story of an Elf Off the Shelf
If you’re reading this, I need your help! I made a mistake and I need to fix it before I disappoint Santa Claus!
Here’s what happened:…
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Fall Back to Energy Efficiency
It’s that time of year again, and this time we get that coveted extra hour of sleep! But did you know that the end of Daylight Saving Time…
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Leaders Don't Need Titles
For those of us in the National Capital Region, 2018 will be most remembered for the six tornadoes that hit Ottawa-Gatineau and the…
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Weathering the Storm: A Look Back at the September 2018 Tornadoes
On September 21, 2018, six tornadoes ripped through Ottawa-Gatineau and surrounding areas; destroying homes, trees, hydro poles and so much…
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Three Ways We’re Making Energy Literacy Fun for Kids (and Adults!)
As kids are settling back into their school routines, it’s easy to hear the groans that come with that painful transition. School and…
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Bank of Canada modernizes while preserving heritage
In 2016, the Bank of Canada completed an extensive renewal of its headquarters in Ottawa, successfully renovating and updating the complex…
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Crisis Communications: Where Reputation is Won and Lost
It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently. – Warren Buffet…
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Public Safety Tips
Public Safety Tips
Public safety is the top priority, as Hydro Ottawa crews work to restore power after a devastating tornado caused…
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The Dos and Don’ts of Public Charging
With electric vehicles (EVs) becoming a more popular option for drivers, we are also seeing more and more public charging stations,…
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All Charged Up
Owning an electric vehicle (EV) these days isn’t any more complicated than owning a gasoline one. In fact, the argument could be made that…
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