To apply or to find out if you qualify, visit OntarioElectricitySupport.ca or call 1-855-831-8151. You will need the following information to apply: Your electricity bill account number, service address, and account holder''s full name (see Hydro Ottawa bill sample below). The birthdates and names of all residents in your home.
READ MOREElectrical Safety . Electricity-related accidents can happen in unexpected ways. Learn how to stay safe around your home and in your community.
READ MOREThe following tips will provide you with general information on electrical safety: Verify that all electrical equipment is "approved" with recognized approval markings to ensure they
READ MORE3 · The IESO predicts that electricity demand will increase, on average, by two per cent a year over the coming decades; from 144 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2023 to 245 TWh by 2050. For scope, one terawatt-hour represents one trillion watt hours. Put another way, just one terawatt-hour is enough to fully power 70,000 homes for a full year.
READ MOREEach Electricity Safety and Conservation presenters has at least 30 years of experience in the electrical field, and has been trained to give consistent, high quality presentations to
READ MOREHydro Ottawa delivers electricity to more than 335,000 homes and businesses in Ottawa and Casselman. For 100 years, Hydro Ottawa has reliably supplied its customers with
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READ MOREThis zone is defined by Hydro Ottawa''s OLS0002 standard. This standard complies with the requirements of the Ministry of Labour''s Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Ontario Electrical Safety Code that strictly prohibit any work activity within 3m (plus conductor swing), of high voltage lines.
READ MOREIf you see a downed power line, call 911 immediately and then call Hydro Ottawa at 613 738-6400. Myth 4: All power lines are insulated, so touching them is safe. The truth: Power lines mounted at the top of hydro poles are not insulated, and pose a severe risk of electric shock and injury to anyone who comes into contact with them.
READ MOREThroughout your neighbourhood, you''re likely to spot hydro poles and pad mounted transformers – locked green metal cabinets – that contain high voltage electrical
READ MOREHome Electrical Systems. The diagrams below illustrate the parts of the electricity distribution system that provide power to your home. Hydro Ottawa-owned overhead power lines are usually not found on private property, but rather run along the road and supply power to multiple customers. Hydro Ottawa is responsible for managing tree trimming
READ MOREPut your mind at ease by getting a safety assessment from the Ottawa Electric Service. For homes with knob & tube or aluminum, wiring schedule your home''s wiring check and help avoid serious electrical problems ranging from property damage and power outages. Homes older than 25 years might have copper or aluminum wiring inside the walls.
READ MOREAs crews are being dispatched, Hydro Ottawa broadly communicates the status and safety details of the outage to our customers, the broader public, the City of Ottawa, and the media in the following ways: Our 24/7 Outage
READ MOREElectricity-related accidents can happen in unexpected ways, sometimes even becoming fatal. Learn how to stay safe around your home and in your community. Electricity is an incredibly useful, yet dangerous element
READ MOREOttawa''s new level of safety and service reliability is it the envy of many other cities. 1978. The electricity grid''s nervous system gets a brain. It''s 1978 and Pierre Trudeau is Canada''s sitting Prime Minister, Marion Dewar is the second woman to become the Mayor of Ottawa, and the Rough Riders finish first in the eastern division
READ MOREelecTrical SafeTy The role of the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) is to improve electrical safety in Ontario. The ESA is responsible for administering specific regulations related to
READ MOREOutage Info. Our outage map is updated every 15 minutes and includes information on where an outage has occurred, approximately how many customers are affected, the
READ MOREEnergy Ottawa (EO) is a subsidiary that generates electricity from a number of "green" sources. The most significant is Chaudière Falls, whose current capacity is 16MW. By 2017 that is anticipated to grow to 45MW. The capacity of the landfill gas-to-energy plant at the Trail Road Landfill is close to 0.7 MW. Taking account of EO''s
READ MOREChoose Ottawa Electric Service for our expertise and commitment to helping customers who aren''t electrical experts. If you can''t find the service you are looking for or still have questions about getting an estimate or how to schedule a service the fastest way to get an answer is to call us at (613) 518-5010.
READ MOREHydro Ottawa is firmly committed to: preventing occupational illness and injury of all employees in the workplace; protecting the health and safety of contractors, subcontractors, customers, members of the public and visitors. taking every reasonable precaution to eliminate work-related illnesses and injuries. Our goal is a zero injury workplace.
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READ MOREThese are areas that we have identified as possibly being without power, but have yet to confirm. If your outage is not on our map, make sure to report it, in order for us to have it in our systems and send a crew out. You can report an outage on our website, through our mobile app, or by calling our 24/7 outage line at 613- 738-0188.
READ MOREGenerators that are incorrectly connected to the power grid could present a safety hazard to Hydro Ottawa employees and a potential technical risk to the distribution network and neighbouring customers. Report power outages and downed power lines online, using the Hydro Ottawa app, or by calling our 24/7 outage line at 613-738-0188. Turn
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READ MORE2 · Capital Ward - Planned Power Interruption. On June 21, 2024, Hydro Ottawa will be in your neighbourhood to perform planned work. In order to undertake this work safely, a planned power interruption will be required. Below are the details: Affected streets: Clemow Avenue and Powell Avenue. Date: June 21, 2024. Outage time: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
READ MOREThis 1-day High Voltage Electrical Safety Training Course is designed for Electrical Maintenance Personnel Responsible for Medium Voltage/High Voltage Electrical Systems, Supervisory and Health and Safety professionals who are responsible for overseeing High Voltage electrical work. Visit Our High Voltage Safety Training Course.
READ MOREPower Out? Whether you''re a Hydro Ottawa customer or not, you can report a power outage three different ways. Report Outage. Use the button above to submit your report online, report it through the Hydro Ottawa App or call our 24/7 outage line at 613-738-0188.
READ MOREWhether you are a Hydro Ottawa customer or not, you can report an outage online, via the Hydro Ottawa app or call our 24/7 outage line at 613-738-0188.
READ MOREArc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) An AFCI is a type of circuit breaker that is designed to detect and prevent electrical arcs in wiring and appliances. Electricity arcs occur in damaged wires, and can cause fires. An AFCI monitors the flow of electricity throughout a circuit. If it detects a dangerous arc, it will trip the circuit, cutting
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