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1. Extreme cold in Ottawa: How to stay safe and manage your energy use

   … safe first - Weather preparedness in Ottawa Extreme cold can create hazards beyond just discomfort. Weather … like heavy snow, freezing rain, and dangerous wind chills can impact travel, electrical infrastructure and even … on heating efficiently and safely. Here’s what you can do now: Smart heating tips Pre-heat your …

   Myra Beaman - 03/10/2026 - 03:57

2. The Ultimate Emergency Kit Checklist

   … Or if you have any old suitcases lying around, you can save money by using those instead.  Once you … Kitchen/Food Water – If you can, consider storing at least 2L per person per day (1 week … or cooking, and will keep fresh for a long time. Can opener – Let’s just say, things will get a little …

   Myra Beaman - 11/21/2023 - 14:36

3. Business - Outage alerts

   … Stay informed during power outages Power outages can be challenging. That’s why keeping you informed is a … tab. Choose  Outage alerts . From there, you can adjust your alert settings or unsubscribe. You can also add additional emails or phone numbers so alerts …

4. Outage alerts

   … Stay informed during power outages Power outages can be challenging. That’s why keeping you informed is a … tab. Choose  Outage alerts . From there, you can adjust your alert settings or unsubscribe. You can also add additional emails or phone numbers so alerts …

5. The next wave: Why Canada’s energy future is blue

   … “We know we’re going to need more electricity. We can’t put all of our eggs in one basket. We need energy … a land-based wind turbine, but underwater. These turbines can harness the strong kinetic energy that tides produce … One of the benefits of tidal technology is that it can be installed incrementally and easily moved – …

   david.m - 03/10/2026 - 07:11

6. Safety first: Five unconventional electrical hazards and how to avoid them

   … of these gets loose and makes contact with a powerline, it can cause fires and power outages – like this one that … the grass. Running over electrical cords with the mower can cut the insulation that covers a power cable, which in turn can result in injury or electrical hazards in the moment or …

   Jaclyn.O - 07/07/2020 - 10:37

7. Higher power: We’re on the job during winter storms

   … We’re on the job during winter storms We can all remember a time when the lights have gone out. Maybe … the glow of candlelight over dinner. Many Ottawa residents can clearly remember a more severe time when they were … winter, we understand that unplanned power interruptions can have an even bigger impact on our daily lives. …

   Hydro Ottawa - 11/04/2024 - 16:20

8. 6 ways to save energy as the temperature drops: Tenant edition

   … inadequate insulation, or aging heating systems, which can contribute to drafts and higher energy bills during the … layer of insulation, reducing heat loss. These solutions can be applied without causing damage to the existing structure and can be removed easily when you move out. Adjust …

   Rebecca.S - 11/21/2023 - 07:26

9. How Hydro Ottawa powers through summer storm season

   … *Cut* Narrator: “What? That can’t be right…where’s the drama? Where’s the … raise the bar on every year. If it’s not 100 per cent, we can do better. As we aim to improve, a risk-factor that … plugs guard against powerful surges or malfunctions that can cause damage or harm to your electronics). First, our …

   Myra Beaman - 06/10/2021 - 14:55

10. Solar panels

    … or solar panels, are among the most common ways residents can generate clean, renewable energy at home. Solar … to generate energy to power your home and devices, you can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower your energy … Want to maximize efficiency?   You can enhance your solar setup by incorporating a battery …