Blogs and articles
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A closer look at the most impactful outages of 2023
Mother Nature likes to keep us on our toes. Similar to years past, Ottawa faced its fair share of weather challenges in 2023 - from ice…
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Holiday meals that won't make you a Grinch
You don’t have to be a Who to be a Who’s Who at holiday entertaining. So forget about the Who Pudding, Who Hash, Roast Beast and Three…
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Away for the holidays: Energy-saving strategies
Vacations, family events, business trips…once the cold weather sets in and the holidays unfold, there are lots of reasons that you may…
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Holiday gift guide 2024: Smart and energy-efficient ideas
Welcome to the 2024 holiday season, where gift-giving meets the cutting edge of technology. In a world where convenience and innovation…
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6 ways to save energy as the temperature drops: Tenant edition
With winter starting to set in, the charm of the season often brings with it a rise in energy expenses, which is especially challenging…
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What the shift to electric vehicles means for Canada (part two)
In October, we explored the impact that Canada’s evolving EV industry is having on our country’s economic and innovation landscape. In…
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What the shift to electric vehicles means for Canada (part one)
With the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality, Canada is on the brink of a transportation revolution as it…
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Yard clean-up: the environmentally friendly way
For better or for worse, it’s that time of the year again when we need to close up the yard to prepare for winter. While the natural…
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How discovering your energy persona can help you choose the rate plan that’s right for you
By now, you may have heard about the relatively new rate option called “Ultra-low overnight” rates (coming into effect November 1, 2023).…
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No job is too big, no pup is too small: Emergency prep for pets
You never know when an emergency will hit, and when it does, make sure every member of your…
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