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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How utilities prepare for emergencies

When powering more than 353,000 homes and businesses for the capital city of a G7 country, the pressure is always on for us to be prepared…
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Ottawa’s first carbon neutral community is here

What happens when you use a network of hot and cold water pipes, bury them underground, and then use them to efficiently heat and cool…
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Remote-work home energy savings

One of the most talked about occupational trends since the global pandemic began has been the rise in remote work. The number of computer-…
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Earth Day: A local call to reduce our impact

No matter how big or small, we all can make an impact this Earth Day. On April 22, the world will join together and recommit to making…
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Shining a light on Christie Lake Kids

“In the presence of nature, a wild delight runs through the man, in spite of real sorrows.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson, 19th century American…
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Spring into energy efficiency

It’s been a long winter. Shorter days, snow storms, cold snaps and a lot of freezing rain. However, brighter days are ahead. Welcome,…
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Technology’s responsibility to a greener future

The demand for faster, smarter and more innovative tech has led to new generations of iPhones being released every. single. year.; wearable…
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Our lineworkers talk power restoration

Your lights go out, your fridge turns off, and your TV goes blank. You are sitting in pure silence. The first thought that crosses your…
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How to Love an Ottawa Winter

“There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing,” is a Scandinavian proverb that perfectly summarizes the Nordic approach to their…
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Shining a light on Operation Come Home

Spring is on the horizon but there are still some cold weeks to get through. Thankfully, for most of us, comfort is merely a thermostat…
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