Town of Oakville Participates in Earth Hour

(Oakville, ON) March 27, 2023 – Oakville Hydro reports that during Earth Hour the Town of Oakville saved approximately 11.3 MWh, which is equivalent to turning off about 750,000 15-watt light bulbs for one hour.

“Earth Hour is an annual reminder of the vital importance of caring for our planet,” said Scott Mudie, EVP, Chief Energy Transformation Officer at Oakville Hydro. “The movement and mission created by Earth Hour has expanded in 2023 to include encouraging positive actions for earth, which is a theme we encourage throughout the year. Together, even the smallest sustainable action adds up to make a significant difference. Thank you to the community for their continued efforts.” 

About Earth Hour 
Earth Hour is a worldwide movement for the planet that the World Wildlife Fund (“WWF”) started in 2007 with a lights-off event in Sydney, Australia. Since then, it has grown to engage more than 7,000 cities and towns worldwide, and the one-hour event continues to remain the key driver of the now larger movement of stopping climate change. For more information on Earth Hour, visit www.earthhour.org. 

About Oakville Hydro 
Oakville Hydro delivers reliable and safe electricity to more than 76,000 individuals, families, and businesses in the Town of Oakville. The company maintains an active commitment to conservation, safety, and is strongly invested in the social and economic well-being of the Oakville community. Oakville Hydro is a two-time recipient of the Local Distribution Company Performance Excellence Award from the Electricity Distributors Association, as well as a Centre of Excellence Award from the Canadian Electricity Association. Oakville Hydro has also been recognized as one of Canada’s Safest Employers. For more information, please visit www.oakvillehydro.com, follow us on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.

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Contact:
Cassandra Umbriaco
Communications Specialist 
cumbriaco@oakvillehydro.com