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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.

Zibi Community Utility District

Powering our city’s future sustainably through district energy systems

Ottawa’s rapid growth and commitment to sustainability will place an increased demand on the city’s energy infrastructure.

Tree planting

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

At Hydro Ottawa, we’re big supporters of tree planting.

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.

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 ele

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 e

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