Blogs and articles
Stories and features on what's happening at Hydro Ottawa, in our industry and in our community. Visit often to get the latest.
Swipe right on savings: Finding your perfect rate plan match
Choosing your perfect rate plan is a lot like dating - it's all about compatibility! At Hydro Ottawa, we’re here to help you navigate the…
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A beginner’s guide to reducing home emissions
What if you could make a real difference in combating climate change without even leaving your house? Your home holds the key to…
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The haunting reality of climate change and its impact on energy
Halloween is all about spooky surprises, but the real fright lies in what’s happening to our planet due to climate change. From extreme…
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Seasonal shift: Preparing for a safe and efficient winter season
With sweater weather upon us, the days are growing shorter and the temperature is beginning to drop. As we cozy up to the fall season, it’s…
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Hydro Ottawa powers Special Needs Day at the Capital Fair: Smiling faces illuminate the midway
Laughter, joy and smiling faces lit up the fairgrounds on Thursday, August 15th at this year’s Special Needs Day at the Capital Fair…
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Pruning for power: The art of balancing trees and reliability
Much like a tree’s roots need space to grow, our power lines need clear pathways to keep the lights on.
Trees in your neighbourhood are…
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Help shape Ottawa's energy future: Take the survey
Utilities like Hydro Ottawa are continually planning for the future. In addition to developing and revising our plans with a 20-year…
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Substation City: Inside Ottawa’s electric expansion
Ninety-two substations power all of Hydro Ottawa’s customers across our 1,116 sq/km service territory. With a number of new stations in the…
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Summer’s last camping trip is off-the-grid
“Summer’s over!”
Has someone uttered these words in your presence recently? The AUDACITY!
You won’t convince us that Labour Day marks the…
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Powering a resilient, carbon-free future for Ottawa
The impacts of climate change are already being felt in Ottawa. What used to be once-in-a-century storms are becoming increasingly common.…
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