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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Heat pumps: The MVPs of greener homes
March 19, 2024
Canadian homes and buildings, combined with the electricity generated to power them, release 111 million tonnes of greenhous
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Outage alerts: Don’t be in the dark
February 20, 2024
Picture this: the lights flicker off unexpectedly, casting your space into darkness, the familiar hum of appliances going si
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Watts of fun: Energy-themed activities to do with your kids
February 20, 2024
As March break approaches, you might find yourself in search of creative ways to spend some quality time with your kids.
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A homeowner harnesses the power of the sun
February 20, 2024
With utilities warning of longer, more frequent power outages due to extreme weather events and advising residents to make <
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A resilient start to 2024: Prioritizing emergency preparedness for climate change and power outages
January 23, 2024
In terms of weather, 2023 made for another interesting, yet unsettling, year.
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The winter energy audit: Assessing and improving your home's efficiency
January 23, 2024
It doesn’t take much time living in Ottawa to discover that, particularly from January through March, Mother Nature can brin