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1. Ottawa’s energy future: modernizing our grid for a sustainable tomorrow

   … need for power is on the rise. We are working to ensure we can meet these increasing demands reliably and support this … the grid than ever before. We're also adding devices we can operate remotely to improve our efficiency. Next, we're … adjust energy flow based on demand. These new tools can also help fuel creative solutions like  EV Everywhere …

   Hydro Ottawa - 03/10/2026 - 07:38

2. Shining a light on Operation Come Home

   … age of a homeless person is younger every year. Youth can become homeless for many reasons - job loss, living in … or addiction issues. Trying to navigate their way to safety can be a challenge. Thankfully young people in Ottawa can turn to Operation Come Home (OCH ), an organization …

   Susan.F - 02/15/2022 - 08:45

3. Technology’s responsibility to a greener future

   … people and helping a larger population of people. It can’t always be about profit, we have to shift our focus … sustainability to be affordable for every Canadian so they can buy sustainable tech for their home. That could be in … Canada looks to be net zero by 2050. How ordinary Canadians can contribute to achieving this goal is an important part …

   Morgan.B - 03/22/2022 - 08:20

4. Hiring an electrical contractor

   … (ESA). It helps prevent injuries and property damage that can be caused by unqualified work. A licensed contractor: Is qualified and insured Can provide their licence number upon request Adheres to … To find a licensed electrical contractor, you can:   Visit the  ESA website for a …

5. Small appliances: A tasty way to save energy

   … appliances (i.e. refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers) can account for up to 14 per cent of the total energy usage … the same meal with your oven or stovetop. Not to mention it can also save you precious time. For instance, the … electricity than the stovetop kettle. Microwaves can use up to 80 per cent less electricity than a …

   Susan.F - 05/16/2023 - 08:27

6. Powered by electrification

   … by electric vehicles (EVs), proving that electrification can meet the rigorous demands of our emergency operations. … of 415 km in the winter and 518 km in the summer, the team can easily get a full shift’s worth of range without … ensures that firefighters and police, who may be closer, can secure the perimeter while our operators arrive to …

   Anas.K - 04/29/2026 - 09:23

7. Conserve energy or be more energy efficient?

   … there are many actions big and small that residents can take to reduce their energy use and if sustained over … will only occur on weekdays for up to three hours and there can be up to 10 events between June and September. To … Another way of looking at it is that conservation can be controlled by human behaviour while energy efficiency …

   Susan.F - 06/19/2023 - 08:53

8. Building stronger: Hydro Ottawa's commitment to grid resilience

   … been prevented? What could we have done differently? How can we better prepare our customers to be ready? Answering … identify the exact location of a grid fault. This means we can dispatch a crew to the exact location of an outage, … help ensure we’re aware of all service interruptions and can respond as quickly as possible. A lot of work goes …

   david.m - 03/10/2026 - 07:06

9. Hydro poles: where do they come from? (Part 2)

   … sorts of benefits for composite poles, including that they can last up to twice as long (approximately 80 years). They also have a high strength-to-weight ratio, meaning they can be used in areas that may not be able to support a … of being more vulnerable to the elements over time, they can be sourced quite rapidly and inherently possess …

   Myra Beaman - 10/19/2021 - 08:39

10. COVID-19: Answering Your Top Questions

    … due to events beyond our control like extreme weather, we can’t guarantee an uninterrupted supply of power all of … a day, seven days a week. For more information, you can visit the Ontario Energy Board electricity rates … emergency relief, available to our customers. 6. How can we conserve electricity while self-isolating or social …

    Jaclyn.O - 03/16/2023 - 14:21