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Don't be caught off guard: Be power outage prepared

February 21, 2023

Extreme weather events have become more frequent and intense due to climate change, and Canada has certainly experienced its

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a white car is plugged into an EV Charger on a wintry day

Four EV charging tips to know before you buy a vehicle

February 21, 2023

Is an electric vehicle in your future?

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power-surge

How to protect your appliances from a power surge

February 21, 2023

Power outages are often an inconvenience.

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A team of hydro workers attempt to repair broken equipment next to a road

What a year: Top five outages of 2022

January 24, 2023

If 2022 had an outage theme song, it would be “Working for the Weekend” by Calgary’s own, Loverboy. 

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Hibernating at home? Our winter safety checklist

January 24, 2023

As Canadians, we spend a lot of time indoors, so it’s important to schedule a little safety housework, especially in the win

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A heat pump on the side of a brick house on a sunny day

Why everyone's talking about heat pumps

January 24, 2023

We spend more than 80 per cent of our time indoors - whether at home, work, school, shopping, or enjoying recreational activ

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