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(Oakville, ON) July 21, 2026 – As electric vehicle (EV) adoption continues to grow, Oakville Hydro is participating in a new Ontario-wide project that will help local electricity distributors better understand and manage the impact of EV charging on the electricity grid. The...

(Oakville, ON) June 10, 2026 – Rob Lister, President and CEO of Oakville Hydro was honoured by Electricity Canada with the 2026 Faces of the Industry award, as a leader who exemplifies the sector at its best. Rob was highlighted for his decades of leadership and his commitment to...

Oakville Hydro Shares 2026 Earth Hour Results (Oakville, ON) March 30, 2026 – The Town of Oakville once again joined communities around the globe in observing Earth Hour, reducing electricity consumption by approximately 11.3 MWh during the designated hour. That’s equivalent to...

Oakville Hydro is proud to announce the commencement of its public electrical safety survey. This initiative aims to assess the community's understanding of staying safe around electricity and electrical equipment. A public awareness of electrical safety survey is required by the...

Oakville Hydro Wins Prestigious OEA Customer Service Award for Excellence and Innovation (Oakville, ON) October 2, 2025—Oakville Hydro has been awarded the 2025 Ontario Energy Association (OEA) Customer Service Award, recognizing the organization’s leadership in delivering...

(Oakville, ON) April 2, 2025 – Oakville Hydro has launched the EcoShift app, an innovative digital tool designed to help residents and small businesses transition to sustainable energy solutions. Building on the success of the Oakville Hydro Mobile App, launched in 2024, the...

(Oakville, ON) March 24, 2025 –The Town of Oakville once again participated in the annual Earth Hour campaign, reducing energy consumption by approximately 10.3 MWh’s (5.1%). This is equivalent to the energy saved by turning off approximately 686,000 15-watt light bulbs for one...

(Toronto, ON) November 28, 2024 – Peter Michaud, Vice President, Sustainability and Chief Health and Safety Officer at Oakville Hydro, has been awarded the 2024 Sustainable Leadership Award by Electricity Canada. The award is presented annually by Electricity Canada to an...

Oakville, Canada, December 17, 2024 — Canada Posts’ operations have resumed as of December 17, 2024. All bills issued during the disruption will now be mailed to customers. Several options are available for accessing bills and making payments, including: MyOakvilleHydro -...

A Sustainable Solution with Savings for Homeowners Oakville, Canada, July 2, 2024 — Through a collaborative pilot project, homeowners in Oakville, Ontario will soon have a more sustainable, cost-effective option for heating water in their homes, thanks to a new partnership...