Blogs and articles

It takes a big electricity grid to meet the energy needs of Hydro Ottawa’s service territory. Across the 1,116 square kilometre area, there…

Spring often brings a sense of renewal - longer days, fresh starts and more time spent with family or friends. But we also know that life…

Let’s talk about something that probably isn’t on your mind… until it is: power outages. Hydro Ottawa works around the clock to keep…

Ottawa has experienced an exceptionally cold winter this season - with record-breaking low temperatures and prolonged cold snaps that have…

Across Ottawa, an extensive network of electrical infrastructure quietly powers our daily lives - from lighting our homes and schools to…

Remember those conversation hearts? “Be mine,” “Love bug,” “Call me.” These sweet candies nearly disappeared in 2019, but were thankfully…

For more than 100 years, we have been powering the homes and businesses across the communities we serve. We know that when customers flip a…

Beyond solar and wind, marine energy is the next frontier for Canada’s clean energy future. Elisa Obermann, Executive Director at Marine…

As winter’s chill sets in, so does the risk of winter storms. From how icy conditions complicate restoration efforts to the essential steps…

For more than 100 years, Hydro Ottawa has been woven into the fabric of the communities we serve. Our community trusts us to power their…