News Releases
September 11, 2023
Mississauga, ON – Alectra takes a step towards the electrification of its fleet with the debut of its first all-electric bucket truck.Alectra Utilities has added an International eMV all-electric double bucket truck to its fleet, as part of the company’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The EV will be used by powerline technicians in day-to-day overhead line maintenance…
August 22, 2023
Barrie, ON - Alectra Utilities is addressing increasing customer electricity demands by reinforcing its power grid in the City of Barrie. In 2023, Alectra is investing $7 million to construct and renew infrastructure which will improve power reliability across the city. With parts of Barrie’s system reaching the end of its life cycle, renewing the deteriorating infrastructure is necessary to…
July 27, 2023
Guelph, ON – Alectra Utilities is strengthening its power grid in the City of Guelph. In 2023, Alectra is investing $4.3 million in Guelph to meet the growing need for reliable electricity. With parts of Guelph’s system reaching the end of its life cycle, renewing the deteriorating infrastructure is necessary to maintain reliability. This series of infrastructure upgrades will stabilize the…
July 11, 2023
Mississauga, ON – Alectra is providing $50,000 through the Ukraine World Congress’ “Energize Ukraine Fund” to help transport and install electrical equipment from North American suppliers to Ukraine. The equipment will be used to supply electricity to schools, kindergartens, and hospitals in the cities of Kremenchuk, Chernihiv and Kharkiv. The financial assistance will help Energize Ukraine to…
July 06, 2023
Mississauga, ON – The heat that has been scorching southern Ontario over the past few days, along with today’s record temperature, have increased electricity consumption in Alectra Utilities’ service territory. Alectra’s System Control at 12:01 p.m. reported an electricity peak demand level for its service territory of 4,919 megawatts (MW), just short of the previous peak demand record of 5,056…
July 03, 2023
The DeGroote School of Business and Alectra are pleased to announce that applications for the 2022 ‘Alectra Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) Scholarship’ are now being accepted. The scholarship will offer more racialized individuals the opportunity to attain governance education and certification, by completing The Directors College…
June 28, 2023
Mississauga, ON – The 17 communities that span Alectra’s service territory in the Greater Golden Horsehoe Area look to local businesses and industries to contribute to their economic and social well-being by putting service, environment and responsible behaviours first.Today, Corporate Knights recognized Alectra Inc. as one of the top Canadian companies in its annual sustainability ranking. This…
June 26, 2023
Mississauga, ON – For the seventh consecutive year, Alectra participated in the annual "Ride to Conquer Cancer", cycling over 200km from Toronto to Niagara Falls. With a team of 32 Riders, $110,010 was raised to support The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre’s life-saving cancer research and treatment. “As an avid cycler, participating in the Ride is one of my favourite yearly experiences and I love…
June 02, 2023
Report features sustainable business initiatives addressing community needs Mississauga, ON – Alectra Inc. releases its 2022 Annual Environment, Sustainability and Governance (ESG) Report to highlight the company’s growth and critical investments in its sustainability programs. The 2022 Annual ESG Report is guided by a comprehensive materiality assessment to guide and prioritize the most…
June 01, 2023
Local utility achieves 12% reduction in fuel consumption. Hamilton, ON – Alectra's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, coupled with innovative technology, resulted in a 12% reduction in fuel consumption and the ‘Best Environmental Initiative’ award from Sustainability Leadership. At its annual awards ceremony, Sustainability Leadership recognized Alectra Inc. with the ‘Best…