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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Sustainable systems: A look at district energy

In case you’re looking for validation that we’ve been having an unusually hot summer, the data doesn’t lie.

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Hydro Poles: Where do they come from?

You’ve heard of Christmas tree farms, but is there such a thing as a hydro pole tree farm?

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How Hydro Ottawa powers through summer storm season

Lights, camera, action!

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The vehicle of the future is electric

Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) are on the rise in Canada, leaving many with questions about the impact EVs will have long-

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Safety first: Five unconventional electrical hazards and how to avoid them

This summer is shaping up to be a little different than the summers we are used to.

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Dancing in the street – Elgin’s electrical transformation

It’s not every day that a utility gets the chance to not only upgrade its hydroelectric infrastructure, but also play a part

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