Hamilton, ON – At its annual (virtual) award ceremony, Sustainable Hamilton Burlington presented Alectra with the organization’s first ever ‘Sustainability Leadership Award’ for its commitment to sustainability.  Alectra has embedded sustainability principles into its core business strategies and operations by establishing a broad framework called AlectraCARES to build enduring value for…

Mississauga, ON – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, Alectra is taking active measures to continue to support residential customers by extending its moratorium on disconnections for non-payment.  Alectra had previously waived late payment charges for past due accounts to ease pressure on residential and small business customers and will continue to offer support programs for…

Mississauga, ON – Alectra’s employees and customers stepped up for their communities and collectively, with two separate campaigns, raised over $140,000 for Feed Ontario and its member food banks which will provide 420,000 meals to the people most in need. Alectra pledged to donate up to $100,000 if enough customers switched from paper billing to ebilling from May 1 to July 15. We exceeded our…

Mississauga, ON – Ontario is getting a break from the heat this week, but Alectra reminds customers that bills received in August reflect electricity use from July, where record temperatures will result in higher bills for many homes and businesses. Alectra reminds customers of multiple support programs that are available to help those who are experiencing financial difficulty.   The…

Mississauga, ON – As Ontario braces for more expected heat waves this weekend and through the month of August, Alectra is reminding everyone to be mindful of conservation and heat safety practices. During periods of hot weather, energy usage climbs, especially for those who use air conditioning, dehumidifiers or pool pumps. Air conditioning alone can triple the average daily cost of electricity…

Mississauga, ON – The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) has named Alectra Utilities the Public Power Utility of the Year as part of its 2020 Power Players Awards. Alectra is the first Canadian Utility to win this prestigious award. Alectra is being recognized for the achievements of its innovation hub, the Green Energy & Technology Centre (GRE&T Centre). The GRE&T Centre makes…

Mississauga, Ontario – Alectra Inc. has been named among the top three 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. Alectra earned the third spot on this year’s list.  The criteria for the Best 50 Corporate…

One of the distinctive attributes of Alectra Utilities and other local distribution companies is the extent to which they are plugged into priorities and sentiments within their service territories. With a number of Alectra's Greater Golden Horseshoe shareholder-municipalities declaring climate emergencies and enacting zero-waste policies, it was natural for the utility to step up its own efforts…

Mississauga, ON – Alectra Inc. released its 2019 Annual Sustainability Report highlighting the company's commitment to social responsibility, environmental accountability and economic efficiency.  The 2019 report, entitled "Discovering the Possibilities", details company initiatives which contributed to Alectra's success during the year.  Alectra built on its sustainability…

Mississauga, ON – The Government of Ontario has announced a new COVID-19 Recovery Rate. Effective immediately, Alectra residential and small business customers on Time-of-Use rates will pay the COVID-19 Recovery Rate of 12.8 cents per kWh, at all times, seven days a week. The new rate came into effect June 1 and will continue until October 31, 2020. The Ontario government also announced two new…