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Stories and features on what’s happening at Hydro Ottawa, in our industry and in our community. Visit often to get the latest.
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Ottawa at night | Ottawa durant la nuit

Ottawa’s energy future: modernizing our grid for a sustainable tomorrow

The grid that sends electricity to our community’s homes and businesses is an engineering marvel.

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An aerial view of one of Hydro Ottawa's substations | Une vue aérienne d'une des sous-stations d'Hydro Ottawa

Shifting to electricity: understanding the energy transition

Ottawa's energy needs are rapidly evolving, and to ensure a reliable and sustainable future, critical investments in our ele

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Crews working to restore power | Équipes à l'œuvre pour rétablir le courant

Powering communities today, tomorrow and beyond

To prepare for the energy transition — that is, the shift away from fossil fuels and toward more efficient and sustainable e

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Smart renovations

Smart renovations: Upgrade, retrofit and save

Welcome to the season of smart renovations and sustainable savings.

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landfill gas

Landfill gas: Turning trash into energy

According to the

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The ABC’s of energy

The ABC’s of energy: What do all these terms mean?

If reading about electricity has ever left you feeling short-circuited by its technical jargon, you're not alone.

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