Mississauga, ON – Alectra Utilities has been honored by the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) for its generous contribution toward restoring power to Ukrainian schools devastated by Russia’s relentless missile and drone strikes.
During a presentation to Alectra’s Board of Directors on November 21, UWC President Paul Grod highlighted the severe destruction of Ukraine’s energy and civilian infrastructure caused by over three and a half years of attacks, which have intensified in recent weeks. Grod emphasized that more than 50% of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure has been damaged or destroyed, leaving millions of Ukrainians facing a dark and cold winter.
As part of its commitment to humanitarian support, Alectra donated $100,000 to UWC’s Energize Ukraine initiative. These funds were used to build a solar-powered microgrid with battery storage at a school northeast of Kyiv. This system ensures that children have access to light and heat during the winter months and serves as a community resiliency center during outages.
Paul Grod presented a plaque of appreciation to Jane Armstrong, Chair of Alectra’s Board of Directors, and Brian Bentz, President and Chief Executive Officer, recognizing the leadership of Alectra’s Board, shareholders, and customers for their solidarity with the Ukrainian people.
"I am very honoured that Alectra’s leadership has committed to support the people of Ukraine. A sincere thank you to CEO Brian Bentz, Board Chair Jane Armstrong, and Past Chair Norm Loberg for their generous support. Your contribution is helping Ukrainian communities remain resilient in the face of unimaginable hardship,” stated Grod.
“At Alectra, we believe in the power of community and resilience. Supporting Ukraine during this time of crisis reflects our commitment to helping people overcome challenges and build a brighter future,” said Brian Bentz, President and CEO, Alectra Inc. “We are proud to stand with the Ukrainian World Congress and contribute to a project that brings light and hope to children and families.”
The Ukrainian World Congress continues to raise funds and source electrical equipment through its Project Energize Ukraine campaign. To contribute equipment or make a donation, please visit energizeukraine.com.
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About The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC)
The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) is the global coordinating body of Ukrainian communities and organizations in over 80 countries, representing the interests of 25 million Ukrainians worldwide. UWC advocates for human rights, supports Ukraine’s sovereignty and democratic development, and strengthens the unity of the global Ukrainian diaspora. A key priority is driving Ukraine’s recovery and resilience through initiatives such as EnergizeUkraine.com, which delivers critical energy infrastructure projects to rebuild and secure Ukraine’s future.
About Alectra Inc.
Alectra Inc. (Alectra) is an investment holding company with a head office in Mississauga, Ontario. Alectra owns 100 per cent of the common shares of each of AUC and AES which in turn has two wholly owned subsidiaries: Alectra Energy Services Inc. (AESI) and Alectra Power Services Inc. (APSI). AESI has two wholly owned subsidiaries – Util Assist Inc. (UA) and Holland Power Services Inc. (HPS). HPS has two subsidiaries: Holland New England and Gagnon Line Construction.
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