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Stories and features on what's happening at Hydro Ottawa, in our industry and in our community. Visit often to get the latest.
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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The ins and outs of owning an EV
Electric vehicles (EVs) have been a hot topic for the last little while; after all of this noise on the subject you might be left thinking…
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Is an EV right for me?
As the technology associated with electric vehicles continues to develop, more Canadians are considering the switch to EVs.
It’s 2018 and…
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Woodpeckers & Hydro Poles
The Complicated Relationship of Woody Woodpecker and Wooden Utility Poles
“Like a bluebird on the wing // I just wanna laugh and sing // I…
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Remembering Y2K: The Catastrophe That Wasn’t
It was December 31, 1999 – five hours before the ringing in of a New Year and with it, a new millennium – and employees at Ottawa’s pre-…
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The electricity grid’s nervous system gets a brain
It’s 1978 and Pierre Trudeau is Canada’s sitting Prime Minister, Marion Dewar is the second woman to become the Mayor of Ottawa, and the…
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Our Families Happier
Long lasting, ENERGY STAR & Energy Efficiency
With an active one-year old, an adventurous dog, and two full-time jobs, this couple had…
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Our Smiles Brighter
See yourself in a new light
On average, 93 million selfies are taken worldwide each day. An experienced, selfie-taking millennial will…
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Spreading the buzz on electricity: 4 ways Hydro Ottawa’s engaging students
What happens when you pack dozens of primary school students in a gymnasium and try to teach them about electricity?
If you have kids this…
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