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.
Substation City: Inside Ottawa’s electric expansion
Ninety-two substations power all of Hydro Ottawa’s customers across our 1,116 sq/km service territory. With a number of new stations in the…
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Help shape Ottawa's energy future: Take the survey
Utilities like Hydro Ottawa are continually planning for the future. In addition to developing and revising our plans with a 20-year…
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Pruning for power: The art of balancing trees and reliability
Much like a tree’s roots need space to grow, our power lines need clear pathways to keep the lights on.
Trees in your neighbourhood are…
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Summer’s last camping trip is off-the-grid
“Summer’s over!”
Has someone uttered these words in your presence recently? The AUDACITY!
You won’t convince us that Labour Day marks the…
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Powering a resilient, carbon-free future for Ottawa
The impacts of climate change are already being felt in Ottawa. What used to be once-in-a-century storms are becoming increasingly common.…
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With great grids comes great reliability
Have you ever seen a Hydro Ottawa crew in your neighbourhood and wondered what we’re doing? Chances are the visit is part of our ongoing…
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Charged up for summer: Your EV road trip guide
Embarking on a summer road trip in your electric vehicle (EV) is an exciting and rewarding experience. Not only will you enjoy the scenic…
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A journey through the grid: From creation to you
Akin to the longstanding Canadian television series “How it’s Made,” we’re about to take you on an adventure to understand the journey of…
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Modernizing Ottawa’s power grid
It’s time to rethink the entire electricity system as we’ve known it for the last 100+ years.
Over the next decade, Hydro Ottawa…
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Summer tips to survive the Great White-hot North
For a country known as the Great White North, Canada sure has been surprising us with more mild winters and record-breaking summer heat…
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