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1. 6 easy ways to get your home winter ready

   … it’s easy to forget the energy efficiency changes you can make for a winter-ready home. Here are six simple ways you can make that happen before winter officially sets in: … as fun as that might look. For this kind of wrapping, you can purchase an electric water heater blanket, which can …

   Myra Beaman - 12/13/2022 - 07:41

2. DER connection process

   … you save money on your bill. What’s more, with a DER, you can send your excess electricity to the grid for an on-bill … Step 2: Payment is required before Hydro Ottawa can commence work. Please note that service layouts are … Before anything else, we have to determine whether you can connect a DER to your property. In one calendar year, …

3. Shining a light on the Grandmothers Advocacy Network (GRAN) and gender-based violence

   … gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. It can be physical, psychological, sexual, cyber, emotional or economic. It can also include any word, action, or attempt to degrade, … freedom from violence.”  The good news is that we can all make a difference and help end violence against …

   Susan.F - 11/28/2023 - 08:37

4. Rate plan comparison tool

   … need help choosing which rate plan works best for you, you can take advantage of our Rate Plan Comparison Tool. … Rate comparison data You can also download the electricity consumption data that … ways to complete the rate selection form . You can easily complete your form through MyAccount customer …

5. Business - Rate plan comparison tool (small business)

   … need help choosing which rate plan works best for you, you can take advantage of our Rate Plan Comparison Tool. … Rate comparison data You can also download the electricity consumption data that … ways to complete the rate selection form . You can easily complete your form through MyAccount customer …

6. Business - Electrical safety

   … machinery and devices. But if not managed properly, it can also pose serious risks. Learn how to spot hazards, use … Flooding and electrical systems Floodwater can reach outlets, panels or equipment, creating an … Stray voltage is low-level electrical current that can occur between surfaces and the earth. People rarely feel …

7. Heat pumps: The MVPs of greener homes

   … pumps are emerging as one of the climate solutions that can reduce energy costs, lower carbon emissions and increase … Recognizing that heat pump equipment and installation can be as much as $13,500 or higher, the government realized that even with $5,000 or more in rebates, many people can’t afford to make the switch. Be sure to keep an eye on …

   Morgan.B - 03/19/2024 - 07:59

8. Summertime safety

   … shocked. The extremely high voltage in distribution wires can cause serious injuries and in some cases, death. So, … ampere devices plugged into a single outlet. Although this can be detrimental to your electrical system, the easiest … currents. Be aware of hazards Water can be unpredictable, but certain preventative measures can …

   jasmine.v - 08/11/2023 - 08:49

9. How Hydro Ottawa powers our growing communities and city

   … new and existing residents and businesses. City growth can happen in two ways. The first, and perhaps simpler, way … expanding boundaries, brand new hydroelectric systems can be developed and constructed to extend the grid. This is … Ottawa officials also place great importance on how they can maintain and renew existing infrastructure – with a …

   Myra Beaman - 02/09/2023 - 15:21

10. Severance, Variance, and Permits (Do not use this)

    … 1.5 metres away from underground infrastructure. If you can’t maintain that clearance, use a steel plate or … include residential boulevard gardens where residents can plant gardens in the road right of way. See the … These areas must always be kept clear so our crews can safely access equipment. No buildings, landscaping or …