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1. Business - Green Button

   … Download my data You can download up to 24 months of electricity usage and … Connect my data You can securely give mobile apps or service providers access to … and manage costs. Key features: You control who can access your data, how long they can access it and the …

2. Green Button

   … Download my data You can download up to  24 months of electricity usage and … Connect my data You can securely give mobile apps or service providers access to … and manage costs. Key features: You control who can access your data, how long they can access it and the …

3. How to plant a tree with the grid and safety in mind

   … tree planting. But we also know that what’s planted today can have an impact on tomorrow’s power reliability. … -  when trees grow into or too close to power lines, it can lead to outages, fire hazards, and safety risks for … includes both overhead lines and underground cables, which can often be hidden just beneath the surface.   If …

   Rebecca.S - 03/10/2026 - 07:35

4. Crisis Communications: Where Reputation is Won and Lost

   … we have seen that they value communication more. If you can’t provide accurate ETRs – or in an instance like … ETR – communication about progress, damage, status, etc. can satisfy the customers’ desire for information. While an outage can definitely extend to a point where ETRs are necessary, …

   Hydro Ottawa - 11/04/2024 - 16:25

5. Seasonal shift: Preparing for a safe and efficient winter season

   … outdoor chores, keeping electrical safety top of mind can prevent potential hazards. Here are some key tips … electronics, and chargers. Even items that are turned off can draw power and present a risk. Turn off the main … are some cleaning and maintenance tasks to consider that can help save energy and keep your cottage comfortable when …

   Rebecca.S - 10/25/2024 - 10:41

6. Generate. Store. Save: Everything you need to know about DERs

   … guide covers what they are, why they matter, and how you can make them work for you. … panels with a battery storage system, for example, you can generate a short term reserve of power to use should a … helps reduce your carbon footprint, which is something you can feel good about.   Four ways to use your DER …

   harold.f - 03/10/2026 - 07:27

7. Greenbank - New municipal transformer station

   … A project of this scale can take several years from initial planning until … technology like distributed energy resources that can help build redundancy. From a climate and planning … average of 99.97 per cent of the time. Major weather events can shake customers’ trust in the reliability of the …

8. Why we root for tree trimming

   … 40 per cent. The reality is that trees near overhead lines can cause fires, equipment malfunction and extended power … contact with our wires. During storms, broken tree branches can bring down power lines and create a serious public … public safety and the uninterrupted supply of electricity can be compromised. Hydro Ottawa has a responsibility to …

   Sarah.M - 01/24/2023 - 16:01

9. What you need to know about winter outages

   … the public, and themselves. Heavy snow and freezing rain can accumulate on power lines, other electrical equipment, … weight and increasing the strain on these structures. This can cause wires and equipment to break or branches to fall … through wooded areas, heavy snow and difficult terrain can further complicate the process.  The safety of our …

   Rebecca.S - 03/10/2026 - 04:21

10. Holiday gift guide: shop smart home technology

    … for the early adopter anymore. With the ease at which it can be implemented, it’s becoming mainstream for all age … of voice command. They offer incredible convenience as they can easily integrate with many other applications and smart devices. A user can ask their smart speaker to turn on the lights, play …

    Myra Beaman - 10/20/2023 - 09:16