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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From prevention to repairs: How we manage outages

While there are many advantages to living in a region like the Ottawa Valley, the geography of living in a valley can make u

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What to know about Ultra-Low Overnight rates

On May 1, 2023, seven of

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Staying safe during spring storm season

After living through three months of winter, it’s not surprising that we are ready to break out the flip-flops and do a happ

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Know what's below - April is Dig Safe Month

April is Dig Safe Month – a month dedicated to raising awareness about safe digging practices across the province. 

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‘Positive Energy’ in a polarized world

There’s been a lot of talk over the past few years about Canada’s ambitious commitment to reach a net-zero economy by 2050.

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Lighting up our city for energy efficiency

Since 2016, Hydro Ottawa (through our subsidiary, Envari Energy

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