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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Hamilton, ON – At its annual gala on May 18, 2023, the Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce recognized Alectra with the ‘Outstanding Large Business Achievement’ award for its commitment to supporting local communities. The Annual Community Achievement Award celebrates businesses larger than 25 employees with excellent leadership, community service and sustainable business practices.“We’re…

Mississauga, ON – The City of Mississauga has named Norm Loberg, Chair of Alectra Inc., the ‘2023 Gordon S. Shipp Citizen of the Year’. Mr. Loberg will be honoured at a ceremony at Mississauga City Hall, on May 25, 2023. Established in 1980, the award recognizes outstanding citizens who commit their time, energy, skills, and passion to enhancing the quality of life and philanthropy in…

Mississauga, ON – Brian Bentz, President and CEO of Alectra Inc. announced today that Dennis Nolan, Executive Vice President, Legal, Government Relations and Corporate Secretary, will be retiring from the company, effective June 30. “Following 21 years of dedicated service, which includes his integral role in the creation of both Alectra and PowerStream, Dennis has been a key member of the…