Mississauga, ON - Alectra Utilities deployed dozens of powerline maintainers and forestry workers to restore service to more than 25,000 homes and businesses who experienced power disruptions due to high winds. Weather-related power outages were reported across Alectra’s service territory as a result of high winds and tree limbs coming into contact with equipment. Alectra crews will continue…

Mississauga, ON – Anastasia Boutziouvis, Specialist, Green Energy and Technology (GRE&T) Centre, Alectra Inc. was designated as one of the top 30 under 30 sustainability leaders from Corporate Knights in recognition of her contributions and work towards combating climate change. Annually, Corporate Knights recognizes changemakers leading the charge for a better more sustainable world through…

Mississauga, ON - Plug’n Drive and the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) have awarded Alectra Utilities with the ‘Tom Mitchell Electric Vehicle Utility Leadership Award’ for its programs: AlectraDrive @Work,…

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…