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.
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Powering a resilient, carbon-free future for Ottawa

The impacts of climate change are already being felt in Ottawa.

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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!

Your guide to an electric summer road trip

Charged up for summer: Your EV road trip guide

Embarking on a summer road trip in your electric vehicle (EV) is an exciting and rewarding experience.

Modernizing Ottawa’s electricity grid

Modernizing Ottawa’s power grid

It’s time to rethink the entire electricity system as we’ve known it for the last 100+ years. 

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A journey through the grid: From creation to you

Akin to the longstanding Canadian television series “How it’s Made,” we’re about to take you on an adventure to understand t

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Summer tips to survive the Great White-hot North

For a country known as the Great White North, Canada sure has been surprising us with more mild winters and record-breaking

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