News Releases
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Hydro Ottawa prepares for winter storm this weekend
January 12, 2024
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Hydro Ottawa presents 2022 Annual Report to City Council
October 24, 2023
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Hydro Ottawa and IBEW reach four-year collective agreement
September 19, 2023
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Talks break down between Hydro Ottawa and the IBEW
August 28, 2023
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Discussions between Hydro Ottawa and the IBEW continue
July 24, 2023
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Hydro Ottawa provides update on IBEW strike
July 11, 2023
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Hydro Ottawa IBEW employees initiate strike action
June 28, 2023
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Hydro Ottawa releases 2021 Annual Report
June 22, 2022
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Hydro Ottawa brings back outage map - 8:30 PM UPDATE
May 30, 2022
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Update on Hydro Ottawa restoration efforts
May 22, 2022
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Hydro Ottawa commits to being net-zero by 2030
December 15, 2021
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Hydro Ottawa donates $25,000 in support of the Ottawa Food Bank
December 2, 2021
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Hydro Ottawa releases 2020 Annual Report
June 22, 2021
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Hydro Ottawa earns Top Employer award in a year like no other
February 1, 2021
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Hydro Ottawa donates $30,000 toward youth mental health at CHEO
January 26, 2021
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Millennials choose Top Employer award-winner, Hydro Ottawa
January 18, 2021
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Hydro Ottawa warns of scams targeting its customers
September 16, 2020
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Hydro Ottawa releases 2019 Annual Report
June 24, 2020
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Hydro Ottawa warns of scams and fake telephone numbers
April 28, 2020
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Hydro Ottawa warns of phone scams threatening disconnection
February 20, 2020
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Hydro Ottawa customers are Paperless Heroes for CHEO
February 3, 2020
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Hydro Ottawa’s focus on employees earns Top Employer award
January 29, 2020
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Award Showcases Why Young People Choose Hydro Ottawa
January 17, 2020
OTTAWA – When Cameron Bishop joined Hydro Ottawa as a summer student, it didn’t take him long to come to a conclusion ab
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Hydro Ottawa warns of scam targeting customers
August 20, 2019
Hydro Ottawa received multiple reports today of suspicious callers posing to be utility representatives.
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Hydro Ottawa powers accessible fun at the Capital Fair for nineteenth year
August 14, 2019
Today, Hydro Ottawa hosts its 19th Special Needs Day at the Capital Fair.
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Hydro Ottawa to participate in IESO province-wide voltage reduction test
July 16, 2019
Hydro Ottawa, along with other local distribution companies throughout Ontario, is participating in a province-wide exercise
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Hydro Ottawa and Hydro One unveil $60 million investment that strengthens power grid and accommodates future growth for Ottawa
June 9, 2019
Today, Hydro Ottawa and Hydro One unveiled a $60 million investment in significant infrastructure upgrades in Overbrook, inc
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Introducing Portage Power: Growing renewable generation for the city of Ottawa
June 5, 2019
Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc.
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Shaping the future of the electricity grid through micro-generation
May 14, 2019
Today, the Canadian Electricity Association recognized Hydro Ottawa Ltd.'s MiGen Transactive Grid at i
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Hydro Ottawa is helping save paper for what matters
April 23, 2019
Today, Hydro Ottawa presented CHEO with the funds from the 2018 Save Paper for What Matters, Go Paperless Campaign.
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Hydro Ottawa’s emphasis on sustainable best practices has earned it a spot on Canada’s Greenest Employers List
April 15, 2019
Thanks to its focus on sustainability, Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc.
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Hydro Ottawa warns of text scam targeting customers
March 10, 2019
Hydro Ottawa has received numerous reports over the last week from customers receiving suspicious text messages claiming to
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Inclusion has become a part of the everyday at Hydro Ottawa
February 28, 2019
As a customer-centric organization, Hydro Ottawa knows that it is important to represent the communities it serves.
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Hydro Ottawa’s investment in employees results in recognition as a Top Employer
January 29, 2019
Hydro Ottawa continues to be recognized as one of the
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Hydro Ottawa recognized as Top Employer for Young People
January 20, 2019
For the sixth consecutive year, Hydro Ottawa has been named one of
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Hydro Ottawa Earns EEI Emergency Recovery Award for Power Restoration Efforts in Ottawa after Tornadoes
January 9, 2019
The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) today presented Hydro Ottawa with the association’s “Emergency Recovery Award” for
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Managing your Hydro Ottawa Account during a Postal Disruption
October 22, 2018
Hydro Ottawa customers who receive their monthly bills by mail may be impacted by a postal disruption and should be aware th
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Planned power outage for 48,000 customers
October 11, 2018
Repair work continues after Hydro One’s Merivale transformer station was significantly damaged by a tornado on September 21.
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Less than one thousand customers without power after devastating tornadoes
September 24, 2018
Hydro Ottawa crews have made significant progress in restoring power after Friday’s devastating storm, with less than 1,000
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165,000 customers restored as Hydro Ottawa crews, assisted by contractors and Alectra Utilities make significant progress
September 23, 2018
As of 11:00 a.m. Monday, Hydro Ottawa has restored power to more than 165,000 customers throughout its service territory.
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Hydro Ottawa crews face extensive damage to power grid after devastating storm
September 21, 2018
Hydro Ottawa crews, contractors and utility partners are working 24/7 to restore power to more than 70,000 customers.
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Tornado, heavy winds cause widespread power outages across Ottawa
September 20, 2018
A devastating storm that caused a tornado, heavy winds and lightning across Ottawa has left about one third of Ottawa without power.
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Hydro Ottawa employees en route to United States in anticipation of Hurricane Florence
September 11, 2018
A crew of 14 Hydro Ottawa employees have said goodbye to family members, and are now heading to North Carolina in anticipati
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Hydro Ottawa powers fun for eighteenth year at Special Needs Day at the Capital Fair
August 15, 2018
Today, Hydro Ottawa hosts its 18th Special Needs Day at the Capital Fair.
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Hydro Ottawa warns of scam targeting small businesses
August 12, 2018
Hydro Ottawa received multiple reports today of suspicious callers posing to be utility representatives.
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Save paper for what matters! Hydro Ottawa teams up with CHEO
July 4, 2018
Understanding that children’s drawings and other works of art are cherished keepsakes for many parents, Hydro Ottawa hopes t
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Old meets new as Chaudière Falls opens its doors
May 31, 2018
Media are invited to come explore the newly opened hydroelectric generating station at Chaudière Falls this weekend, June 2
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High winds cause dozens of power outages across Ottawa
May 4, 2018
Hydro Ottawa crews continue to restore power after Friday’s high winds downed trees and damaged hydro poles.
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Hydro Ottawa and FLO to pilot residential charging stations in Ottawa
April 23, 2018
Dans le cadre de la Conférence et du Salon commercial EV/VÉ, qui se
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Growing its renewable generation distinguishes Hydro Ottawa as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers
April 18, 2018
Hydro Ottawa is proud to announce its selection as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers; making it the seventh time the compan
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Power outages remain for 1,700 customers
April 16, 2018
Hydro Ottawa crews have been working around the clock to restore power to customers in multiple areas across the city.
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Freezing rain causes dozens of power outages across Ottawa
April 15, 2018
Heavy freezing rain has downed trees and damaged hydro poles, causing more than 90 power outages across Hydro Ottawa’s servi
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Switch off for Earth Hour
March 22, 2018
Hydro Ottawa will once again stand in solidarity with millions of people worldwide for Earth Hour.
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Hydro Ottawa to participate in IESO province-wide voltage reduction test
March 4, 2018
Hydro Ottawa, along with other local distribution companies throughout Ontario, is participating in a province-wide exercise
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One of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers: Hydro Ottawa creating a culture of inclusion
March 1, 2018
Hydro Ottawa is proud to announce its selection as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers.
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Hydro Ottawa at the heart of change for CHEO patients
February 12, 2018
Today, Hydro Ottawa presented CHEO with the funds from the 2017 Be at the Heart of Change, Go Paperless Campaign
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Hydro Ottawa’s millennial workforce doubles: Utility a top employer for young people
February 8, 2018
A decade ago, Hydro Ottawa launched an initiative to attract and retain the next generation of workers.
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A perfect 10 for top candidates! Hydro Ottawa is a Top Employer for tenth straight year
January 30, 2018
For a decade, Hydro Ottawa has been recognized as a top National Capital Region employer.
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Hydro Ottawa Recognized for Helping U.S. communities after Hurricane
January 9, 2018
The Edison Electric Institute today presented Hydro Ottawa with the association’s “Emergency Assistance Award” for its outst
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Hydro Ottawa employees to United States to help after hurricane
September 11, 2017
A group of 25 Hydro Ottawa employees are heading towards the southern United States today to assist with power restoration a
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Hydro Ottawa powers fun for largest crowd yet for Special Needs Day at the Capital Fair
August 16, 2017
Today, Hydro Ottawa hosts its largest crowd ever for Special Needs Day at the Capital Fair.
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Hydro Ottawa at the heart of change: Supports CHEO with new E-Billing campaign
August 8, 2017
Now is the chance for Hydro Ottawa customers to ‘be at the heart of change’.
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Dive in to savings with new pool pump rebate
April 26, 2017
Hydro Ottawa customers who own in-ground pools can now save $400 on a more energy-efficient pump with the Save on Energy Poo
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Westin Ottawa makes sustainability a permanent guest
April 24, 2017
With such innovative ideas as its piano staircase that musically inspires staff to skip the elevator, to installing high-eff
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Hydro Ottawa earns Top Employer nod for ninth straight year
April 13, 2017
Hydro Ottawa continues its record as a top National Capital Region employer this year as a result of its ongoing commitment
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CHEO to receive new patient monitors as a result of Hydro Ottawa E-Billing campaign
February 17, 2017
The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) received $101,805 for new patient monitors from Hydro Ottawa today as a re
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Hydro Ottawa recognized for powering young peoples’ careers
January 10, 2017
Amid a growing number of retirements facing the company, Hydro Ottawa continues to be regarded as a best employer for those
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Crews working to restore power throughout city after ice, snow fall
January 4, 2017
Hydro Ottawa crews are working to restore power to 4,510 customers in multiple areas across the city.
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Crews to work throughout night to restore power across city
January 4, 2017
Hydro Ottawa crews will work throughout the night to restore power to our customers affected by this winter storm.
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City of Ottawa has Opened Two Warming Centres
January 4, 2017
Recognizing that the weather is expected to get colder overnight, Hydro Ottawa is working with the City of Ottawa to ensure
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Hydro Ottawa recognized for setting the standard in green power
September 28, 2016
Hydro Ottawa is honoured to be recognized at the Ontario Energy Association Excellence Awards as Company of the Year for its
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Energy Ottawa and City of Ottawa announce the dawn of a new solar initiative
September 21, 2016
Today, Energy Ottawa, a subsidiary of Hydro Ottawa, announced its solar rooftop installation project alongside the City of O
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1,400 descend on Capital Fair a day before gates open
August 18, 2016
Today, Hydro Ottawa has partnered with the Capital Fair to host Special Needs Day.
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Hydro Ottawa continues its commitment to kids at CHEO in new E-Billing campaign
August 16, 2016
Today, Hydro Ottawa announced its 2016 Go Paperless campaign, in which the utility will donate $5 to CHEO for every customer
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Hydro Ottawa encourages employees to ‘Let Your Light Shine’ for Pride Week
August 15, 2016
Today, Hydro Ottawa took part in the Ottawa Capital Pride Workplace Challenge in support of Capital Pride Week with a rainbo
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Hydro Ottawa to participate in IESO province-wide voltage reduction test
August 8, 2016
Hydro Ottawa, along with other local distribution companies throughout Ontario, is participating in a province-wide exercise
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Hydro Ottawa crews continue to restore power throughout the City
July 1, 2016
As of 11 pm., Hydro Ottawa is still dealing with some damage to the electrical system, including downed power lines.
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Hydro Ottawa releases 2015 Annual Report and new strategic plan
June 22, 2016
Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc.’s Bryce Conrad, President and Chief Executive Officer and Jim Durrell, C.M., Chair, Board of Direc
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Hydro Ottawa crews assist in Québec restoration efforts
June 21, 2016
Today, Hydro Ottawa deployed crews and equipment to assist Hydro-Québec with power restoration to more than 150,000 customer
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Hydro Ottawa enters into agreement with Hydro-Québec to acquire remaining hydroelectric assets at Chaudière Falls
June 20, 2016
Today, Minister of Energy, Glenn Thibeault and Minister of Infrastructure, Bob Chiarelli joined Hydro Ottawa’s President and
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Public Statement – Update on Sinkhole in Downtown Ottawa
June 8, 2016
At approximately 10:45 this morning, Hydro Ottawa experienced a power outage affecting 850 customers in the Rideau, Nicholas
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Opening the Doors to Hydro Ottawa's Historic Hidden Gem
June 3, 2016
Hydro Ottawa invites the community to come explore Canada's oldest fully functioning hydroelectric generating station this w
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Hydro Ottawa joins local environmental leaders in the fight against climate change with Carbon 613
June 2, 2016
Hydro Ottawa is proud to announce today that it is taking important steps to fight climate change within its own organizatio
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Hydro Ottawa recognized for promoting energy efficiency with ENERGY STAR Award
May 25, 2016
Yesterday, Natural Resources Canada awarded Hydro Ottawa an ENERGY STAR® Canada Award for its successful approach to encoura
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Hydro Ottawa committed to being one of the greenest utilities in Canada
April 22, 2016
Hydro Ottawa is the largest municipally owned producer of green power in Ontario, generating renewable energy at its run-of-
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Hydro Ottawa responds to sentence under Occupational Health and Safety Act
March 29, 2016
Today, His Worship Justice of the Peace Mackey fined Hydro Ottawa $225,000 plus a 25% victim surcharge in relation to three
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Hydro Ottawa employees giving kids a sporting chance
March 18, 2016
Today, Hydro Ottawa and Christie Lake Kids are proud to host the 7th annual Hydro Ottawa STAR Cup.
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Hydro Ottawa honoured with Employer Excellence award from Hire Immigrants Ottawa
March 9, 2016
This morning, Hydro Ottawa was recognized at the 2016 Employer Council of Champions Summit and Awards conference as an Emplo
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Hydro Ottawa crews assist in Québec restoration efforts
February 25, 2016
Today, Hydro Ottawa deployed crews and equipment to assist Hydro-Québec with power restoration to more than 150,000 customers.
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Hydro Ottawa recognized as being a great employer for great people
February 4, 2016
For the eighth consecutive year, Hydro Ottawa has been recognized as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers.
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Hydro Ottawa, North American utilities partnering to deal with increasing weather-related emergencies
January 22, 2016
Hydro Ottawa is proud to announce it recently signed a formal agreement to become a member of the North Atlantic Mutual Assi
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Hydro Ottawa - a top pick for “Millennials”
January 11, 2016
At Hydro Ottawa, young workers benefit from career development opportunities, community involvement initiatives and a cultur