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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A young hydro worker makes repairs on a pole

How hydro workers are adapting to climate change

According to a CityNews article, temperatures hit a high of 35 degrees celsius in Ottawa on June 23, 2025, breaking a more than 100-…
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A hydro worker stands on the road surveying a worksite with vehicles and equipment

Stay alert: You can keep our crews safe

Across the city, Hydro Ottawa crews work in all kinds of weather and at all hours of the day or night. Sometimes our crews are easy to spot…
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Tree planting

How to plant a tree with the grid and safety in mind

At Hydro Ottawa, we’re big supporters of tree planting. But we also know that what’s planted today can have an impact on tomorrow’s power…
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Ottawa at night | Ottawa durant la nuit

Ottawa’s energy future: modernizing our grid for a sustainable tomorrow

The grid that sends electricity to our community’s homes and businesses is an engineering marvel. But if we’re going to meet your energy…
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An aerial view of one of Hydro Ottawa's substations | Une vue aérienne d'une des sous-stations d'Hydro Ottawa

Shifting to electricity: understanding the energy transition

Ottawa's energy needs are rapidly evolving, and to ensure a reliable and sustainable future, critical investments in our electricity…
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Crews working to restore power | Équipes à l'œuvre pour rétablir le courant

Powering communities today, tomorrow and beyond

To prepare for the energy transition — that is, the shift away from fossil fuels and toward more efficient and sustainable energy sources,…
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landfill gas

Landfill gas: Turning trash into energy

According to the World Bank, global waste is expected to increase by as much as 70 per cent - from 2.01 billion tonnes to 3.40 billion…
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Smart renovations

Smart renovations: Upgrade, retrofit and save

Welcome to the season of smart renovations and sustainable savings. Whether you're planning a full-scale remodel or a series of smaller…
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The ABC’s of energy

The ABC’s of energy: What do all these terms mean?

If reading about electricity has ever left you feeling short-circuited by its technical jargon, you're not alone. At Hydro Ottawa, we know…
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Kelly Landry, left, acting manager of human resources, service centre and technology, and Sarah Green, director of IT planning, programs and grid technology at Hydro Ottawa.

Hydro Ottawa is powering the region’s future

It’s not just about keeping the lights on in the nation’s capital anymore. While that remains a critical function, Hydro Ottawa is…
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