Blogs & 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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COVID-19: Our focus hasn’t changed
October 20, 2020
With new winter electricity rates recently announced by the province, and a second wave of the pandemic underway in our city
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Ottawa’s 2050 Energy Plan is Science not Fiction
October 20, 2020
Imagine in the not-too-distant future where the City of Ottawa is 100 per cent powered by clean, renewable energy and nearly
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The bright side of shopping Energy Star
October 20, 2020
Leaves are changing colours, nights are a little bit chilly, and the super organized among us are pulling out shopping lists
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Six Freaky Facts About Electricity that Will Make Your Hair Stand Up
October 20, 2020
Lightning strikes, the roar of thunder, power outages, and static charges.
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Electricity: The choice is yours
September 15, 2020
On June 1, 2020, the Ontario government announced that it intends to introduce a new customer choice rate optionality plan f
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Why we’re falling ‘in like’ with e-bikes
September 15, 2020
“Velocipede”, “hobby-horse”, “draisine”, “boneshaker”, “penny farthing” and “running machine” – believe it or not, these wer