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Ever stare at your monthly hydro bill and wonder what all those lines mean? You're not alone. Understanding your electricity statement can…

It’s that time of year again. While the kids enjoy their freedom, you’re shopping for notebooks, backpacks and laptops. It’s stressful. But…

It might sound like a military operation or a scene from a Mission: Impossible movie, but identifying high-risk areas for critical…

Cottage weekends. Beach days. Camping trips. You have a lot to pack into the next two months. But how will you get where you need to go? It…

Across the city, Hydro Ottawa crews work in all kinds of weather and at all hours of the day or night. Sometimes our crews are easy to spot…

Could Skynet, or some very intelligent computers, be the force behind powering our future? Today, at Hydro Ottawa, we’re already…

According to a CityNews article, temperatures hit a high of 35 degrees celsius in Ottawa on June 23, 2025, breaking a more than 100-…

At Hydro Ottawa, we’re big supporters of tree planting. But we also know that what’s planted today can have an impact on tomorrow’s power…

The grid that sends electricity to our community’s homes and businesses is an engineering marvel. But if we’re going to meet your energy…

Ottawa's energy needs are rapidly evolving, and to ensure a reliable and sustainable future, critical investments in our electricity…