Markham, ON – Alectra Utilities’ systems are facing significant pressures due to increased customer demand and growth. Alectra is making a multi-year investment of over $5M to repair, protect, and extend underground cable life by up to 20 years. The cable injection process avoids significant costs and service disruptions, while minimizing the impacts on the environment. Rather than dig up and…

Mississauga, ON - Brian Bentz, President and CEO of Alectra Inc. announced today that Danielle Diaz has been appointed as (Interim) Chief Financial Officer, effective October 24, 2022. The appointment was made following an earlier announcement of the departure of current Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, John Basilio, who will retire later this year. Danielle has earned…

Mississauga, ON - Alectra is providing a boost for the Cambrian College Powerline Technician program through the donation of a bucket truck that will provide valuable hands-on training opportunities for the next generation of Powerline Technicians. As part of Alectra’s fleet replacement cycle, it was determined that the 14-year-old (2008 model) diesel-powered International 7400 bucket truck,…

Work will require power outage on October 16Beeton, ON, - Alectra is advising residents in Beeton of a planned power outage scheduled for Sunday, October 16 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.The planned power outage is required for Alectra Utilities crews to safely install and replace aging poles and transfer lines to increase reliability of power in Beeton.This work will affect 1,613…

Aurora, ON – In recognition of its proactive environmental actions with its fleet vehicles, Alectra Utilities received the ‘Most Innovative Leader Award’ at the York Region Sustainability Awards, for its implementation of leading-edge clean technology. This event is hosted by Windfall Ecology Centre and ClimateWise Business Network. ClimateWise Business Network, a network of organizations…

Mississauga, ON – At its annual Energy Awards ceremony on September 19, 2022, the Ontario Energy Association (OEA) honoured Alectra with the prestigious “Company of the Year” award. The award comes as the company celebrates its 5th Anniversary since commencing business operations in 2017. “It’s an honour to be named ‘Company of the Year’ by the OEA, and to be recognized for our achievements as…

Mississauga, ON - Brian Bentz, President and CEO of Alectra Inc. has announced that John Basilio, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, Alectra Inc. will retire on December 31, 2022. Alectra Inc. is the holding company of Alectra Utilities Corporation and Alectra Energy Solutions Inc. Mr. Basilio has held this position since February 2017 when the company commenced operations…

Mississauga, ON – Today Alectra Inc. announced its donation to Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) Institute for Better Health (IBH) to support research and innovation to improve the mental health care system. This gift will help create new models of care that are equitable and meet the needs of our community members, with a focus on prevention, early detection, access and patient-centred treatment…

Mississauga, ON – Alectra Inc. has been once again named among the top companies in Corporate Knights’ annual sustainability ranking. Corporate Knights released its annual Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada list, which highlights Canadian companies that are top sustainability performers. The results are based on up to 24 key performance indicators (KPIs) covering the environmental, social and…

Guelph, ON – Alectra Inc. released the Alectra Green Energy and Technology Centre (GRE&T Centre) 2021 Annual Report entitled, “Where great minds collaborate to power a better tomorrow.” The Alectra GRE&T Centre was established in 2019. It is the company’s innovation facility dedicated to identifying, evaluating, developing, and accelerating new, clean, and customer-friendly energy…