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The Power Impact of Climate Change
… the season! According to The Weather Network , we can continue to expect an increase in extreme weather events … as a result of extreme weather. These natural events can cause extensive damage to our city’s electrical … the resiliency of the system when storms occur, customers can feel secure knowing that we are proactively taking …
Morgan.B - 04/15/2020 - 11:49
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The people behind electricity: Part 3
… process behind how your account and billing information can be populated accurately on Hydro Ottawa’s MyAccount … list to the appropriate departments, ensuring that they can be delivered upon in an effective and timely manner. The … out from a power outage (or from another power issue), you can be sure a dispatcher is always “on” to assist you. …
Myra Beaman - 03/04/2021 - 15:12
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Water Works: How hydropower keeps our lights on
… thousands of megawatts of potential generation that can be realized just by replacing the existing turbines and … over the long run, and with proper maintenance, facilities can last for well over a century. As Waterpower Canada … as the renewable resource that stabilizes the grid. This can help balance intermittent sources of energy like wind …
Morgan.B - 05/21/2024 - 12:27
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Maintenance covers and Hydro Ottawa’s chamber of secrets
… replaces the need for overhead distribution lines which can be not only visually unappealing but also obstructive, … deal of forethought during City planning since excavation can be invasive and costly depending on how developed the … from exhaust, gas leaks and decomposing organic material can make the chamber unsafe. For this reason, hydro crews …
Myra Beaman - 08/17/2021 - 08:58
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Online billing is the new black
… Access anytime, anywhere: Online billing customers can view their bills and manage payments 24/7 from any … security measures to keep your data protected, so you can enjoy the convenience without worry. All your … your billing style? We know that making the switch can feel like a change to your routine, and that’s why …
Rebecca.S - 03/10/2026 - 07:38
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Scam awareness: knowledge is power
… still trying to convince many utility customers that they can be disconnected for overdue accounts; preying on some of … Plainly speaking, we are distracted. And distractions can leave people vulnerable to fraud. What’s more, … kinds of scams out there, and what these look like. You can even show them examples of scams you come across. …
Jaclyn.O - 06/10/2021 - 14:21
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Supporting you this spring: Financial assistance programs available
… to plan. Unexpected expenses or changes in circumstances can make managing monthly bills more challenging. If … offering some financial relief and peace of mind so you can focus on what matters most - your family and your … a few minutes to learn more. You may discover support that can help make managing your electricity bills a little …
Myra Beaman - 04/13/2026 - 12:10
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Hydro Ottawa at the heart of change for CHEO patients
… year’s Go Paperless campaign is a testament to what can be accomplished when the community comes together to … to rapidly obtain valuable hemodynamic information that can be extremely helpful in the evaluation of a critically … and answers the call for equipment needs. In this case we can help CHEO’s tiniest patients in the Neonatal Intensive …
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Track your usage
… electricity data in a machine-readable XML format. You can access up to 24 months of detailed meter and … or someone they have given written authorization to, can request or share usage data. You may be asked … matters Understanding when and how you use electricity can help you: Lower your energy bills Reduce …
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Contractors - Submitting requests
… are a number of things you need to know and do before you can start work. Whether you’re planning a residential or … is correct, but we don’t guarantee its accuracy and can’t be held responsible for any errors. … account number of an existing Hydro Ottawa service (you can find this on your bill or by logging into MyAccount ) …