Overview
Hydro Ottawa provides electricity distribution, renewable energy generation, and energy services as a municipally owned utility. It delivers power to about 372,000 customers through Hydro Ottawa Limited, while Portage Power generates green energy from run-of-the-river hydro, solar, and landfill gas-to-energy projects; Envari offers energy-efficiency and cost-saving services; hiboo networks supplies a high-speed fibre network. It differs from many competitors by being city-owned, regulated by the Ontario Energy Board, and governed by an independent board, with a diverse mix of generation, efficiency, and connectivity assets. Its goal is to reach net-zero operations by 2030, including fleet electrification, green procurement, and expanded energy-conservation programs for customers.
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What believers are saying
- 2025 revenue exceeded $395 million, with $35.4 million net income.
- Hydro Ottawa invested nearly $190 million in 2025 and achieved 99.97% reliability.
- September 23, 2026 Piperville lower-carbon substation set a new design standard.
What critics are saying
- OEB rejected Hydro Ottawa's 2026 five-year rate request on May 12, 2026.
- Historic July 2026 floods exposed inaccessible assets, prolonging outages for days.
- Cybersecurity and extreme weather now sit in the 2026-2030 strategy's core threats.
What makes Hydro Ottawa unique
- City-owned monopoly utility with 372,000 Ottawa and Casselman customers.
- 2026-2030 plan targets net-zero operations by 2030 and yearly substation builds.
- Portage Power, Envari, and hiboo diversify revenue beyond regulated distribution.
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