Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. (Hydro Ottawa) is a private company 100 per cent owned by the City of Ottawa and whose core businesses are electricity distribution, renewable energy generation, and energy and utility services. Hydro Ottawa owns and operates three primary subsidiary companies: Hydro Ottawa Limited – delivering electricity to more than 340,000 customers in the City of Ottawa and the Village of Casselman; Portage Power – the largest Ontario-based municipally-owned producer of green power that has over 128 megawatts of installed green generation capacity – enough to power 107,000 homes; and Envari – an energy solutions company offering products and services that help reduce energy consumption and costs for municipalities, industrial and commercial clients, and various local distribution companies.



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Josée Larocque
Manager, Media and Public Affairs
[email protected]
Tel: 613-738-5499 ext. 2345
Twitter: @hydroottawa / @Envari / @PortagePower

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Oct 01, 2024, 16:00 ET Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. Announces Successful Completion of Reorganization

/NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES/ OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 1, 2024 /CNW/ - Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. ("Hydro Ottawa") today announced that it has...

Jul 24, 2024, 10:00 ET Hydro Ottawa and Ottawa Community Housing partner to reduce carbon emissions and empower residents

OTTAWA, ON, July 24, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. (Hydro Ottawa) and Ottawa Community Housing (OCH), the largest community and affordable housing provider in Ottawa, announced the...

Jun 25, 2024, 11:00 ET Hydro Ottawa presents 2023 Annual Report to City Council

OTTAWA, ON, June 25, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. presented its 2023 Annual Report, highlighting successes in enabling sustainable energy solutions for customers, preparing for and...

Jun 14, 2024, 16:00 ET Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. Announces Successful Completion of Consent Solicitation for Senior Unsecured Debentures

/NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES/ OTTAWA, ON, June 14, 2024 /CNW/ - Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. ("Hydro Ottawa") today announced that further to ...

May 29, 2024, 08:24 ET Media Advisory - Discover the enchanting Chaudière Falls during Doors Open Ottawa 2024

OTTAWA, ON, May 29, 2024 /CNW/ - Media are invited to an exclusive, guided tour of the stunning Chaudière Falls site, before public tours begin as part of Doors Open Ottawa 2024. Reflect on Canada's...

May 21, 2024, 16:00 ET Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. Announces Consent Solicitation for Senior Unsecured Debentures

OTTAWA, ON, May 21, 2024 /CNW/ - Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. ("Hydro Ottawa") today announced that it has commenced a consent solicitation to seek the approval of the holders of four series of its...

Apr 16, 2024, 09:00 ET Hydro Ottawa is greening Canada's capital through innovative initiatives; makes Canada's Greenest Employer list

OTTAWA, ON, April 16, 2024 /CNW/ - Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. celebrates a 'lucky 13' today, after being named one of Canada's Greenest Employers for the 13th time. With its commitment to local...

Oct 25, 2023, 11:00 ET Hydro Ottawa presents 2022 Annual Report to City Council

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 25, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. presented its 2022 Annual Report, showcasing the company's strong performance in a year which featured the most devastating storm in ...

Oct 17, 2023, 09:00 ET Hydro Ottawa customers can now make the switch to Ontario's new Ultra-low overnight electricity rate plan

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 17, 2023 /CNW/ - As of Friday, October 13, 2023, Hydro Ottawa residential and small business customers can submit a rate change request to switch from their existing electricity rate ...

Apr 18, 2023, 09:00 ET Hydro Ottawa increases renewable energy production and earns LEED Gold certification; making Canada's Greenest Employer list for 12th Year

OTTAWA, ON, April 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. celebrates its 12th win as one of Canada's Greenest Employers. This year's selection recognizes the company's end-to-end approach...

Apr 08, 2023, 17:33 ET 5:00 P.M. UPDATE: Hydro Ottawa finalizes power restoration to remaining customers

OTTAWA, ON, April 8, 2023 /CNW/ - Hydro Ottawa has made significant progress in restoring power throughout the City of Ottawa. As of 4:00 p.m. today, just over 900 customers remain without power....

Apr 08, 2023, 11:38 ET 11:00 A.M. UPDATE: Hydro Ottawa continues to restore power to remaining customers

OTTAWA, ON, April 8, 2023 /CNW/ - Hydro Ottawa continues to make progress in restoring power to customers across the City of Ottawa. As of 9:30 a.m. this morning, approximately 2,900 customers remain ...

Apr 07, 2023, 17:38 ET 5:00 P.M. UPDATE: Hydro Ottawa makes progress on restoration efforts to bring power back to customers across Ottawa

OTTAWA, ON, April 7, 2023 /CNW/ - Hydro Ottawa continues to restore power to its customers across the city of Ottawa. As of 4:30 p.m. today, approximately 8,500 customers remain without power across...

Apr 07, 2023, 10:52 ET 9:30 A.M. UPDATE: Hydro Ottawa makes significant progress in customer restorations

OTTAWA, ON, April 7, 2023 /CNW/ - As of 9:30 a.m. today, approximately 16,000 customers remain without power across the city of Ottawa. Hydro Ottawa continues to treat this as a multi-day restoration ...

Apr 06, 2023, 08:23 ET /R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Restoration efforts paused due to dangerous conditions for Hydro Ottawa crews - News conference invitation for media April 6, 2023/

OTTAWA, ON, April 5, 2023 /CNW/ - As of 10:30 p.m. more than 60,000 customers remain without power across the city of Ottawa after a severe and persistent freezing rain storm hit the capital region...

Apr 05, 2023, 23:12 ET Media Advisory - Restoration efforts paused due to dangerous conditions for Hydro Ottawa crews - News conference invitation for media April 6, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, April 5, 2023 /CNW/ - As of 10:30 p.m. more than 60,000 customers remain without power across the city of Ottawa after a severe and persistent freezing rain storm hit the capital region...

Apr 05, 2023, 15:08 ET 1:00 p.m. Freezing rain causes multiple power outages across Ottawa

OTTAWA, ON, April 5, 2023 /CNW/ - Heavy freezing rain has downed wires and tree branches across Hydro Ottawa's service territory today. There are currently several power outages affecting 14,000...

Mar 09, 2023, 15:28 ET Ontario utilities unite to raise awareness during Fraud Prevention Month

MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 9, 2023 /CNW/ - March is National Fraud Prevention Month and Ontario's largest utilities have joined forces to raise awareness about ongoing sophisticated scams targeting...

Feb 07, 2023, 15:09 ET After facing its biggest storm ever, Top Employer winner, Hydro Ottawa, remains resilient thanks to a connected workforce

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 7, 2023 /CNW/ - For the fifteenth consecutive year, Hydro Ottawa has earned a spot among the National Capital Region's Top Employers. When a historic derecho wind storm devastated...

Dec 07, 2022, 10:57 ET Ontario's largest municipally-owned producer of green power just got a little greener

OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 7, 2022 /CNW/ - Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. is once again leading the way to a smart energy future. Through its subsidiary Portage Power, it has acquired two additional hydroelectric...

Nov 15, 2022, 12:43 ET Hydro Ottawa releases its After the storm report

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 15, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, Hydro Ottawa released its After the storm report, a response to the May 2022 derecho. The report evaluates the company's response to the event, costs,...

Sep 25, 2022, 13:37 ET Hydro Ottawa sending crews to help Nova Scotia restoration efforts following Hurricane Fiona

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 25, 2022 /CNW/ - Hydro Ottawa crews are preparing to leave Ottawa tomorrow morning for Nova Scotia to address the damage incurred after Hurricane Fiona passed through the province...

Aug 15, 2022, 11:00 ET Hydro Ottawa launches public engagement survey

OTTAWA, Aug. 15, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc., launched Enabling Net Zero; a public engagement survey designed to inform its sustainability action plan to become the first...

Jun 22, 2022, 11:00 ET Hydro Ottawa releases 2021 Annual Report

OTTAWA, ON, June 22, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. released its 2021 Annual Report, showcasing the company's strong performance in adapting its operations, maintaining a reliable...

May 31, 2022, 17:00 ET Public Service Announcement - Hydro Ottawa reminds residents to keep crews safe - 4:00 PM UPDATE

OTTAWA, ON, May 31, 2022 /CNW/ - As crews work on the final restoration process, Hydro Ottawa reminds residents that crews are working under trying and difficult circumstances and their safety and...

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