Blogs & Articles

Stories and features on what’s happening at Hydro Ottawa, in our industry and in our community. Visit often to get the latest.
A mother and daughter at sunset with wind turbines in the distance

Renewable energy's wake-up call

In 1902, electrical pioneers met for the first time in Berlin (now Kitchener), Ontario, to discuss wiring Ontario customers

A young man browses on his phone while his vehicle charges

EV Adoption: The grid, the battery and the Evangelist

According to the U.S.

camping-by-a-lake

Getting off the grid: Tips for camping electricity-free

Most of us have spent the last few years connected to the grid.

lineworker in bucket truck

Between the lines: overhead vs underground

The derecho that damaged our city’s electricity system in May was absolutely devastating to our community.

Solar panels

Is energy storage the answer to net zero?

Storage, by definition, is the act of preserving something for future use. Charge now, use later.

An enthusiastic volunteer jumps into the air at the tree planting event

Shining a light on Tree Canada

“Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.”  ~Warren Buff

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