Hydro Ottawa increases renewable energy production and earns
To date, Hydro Ottawa has converted more than 40 per cent of its fleet to flex-fuel, battery and hybrid technology, and lowered energy use at 52 of its 91 substations through the
Within the energy industry, these changes have given rise to the smart refinery. A smart refinery is a refinery that use plant digitalization, data-driven decision making and extensive simulation in their refining operations. Chemical refineries have been a part of the industrial landscape for over a century.
To address this, Hydro Ottawa is undertaking a comprehensive modernization of the city's electricity grid. We know that meeting our city's growing energy needs, adapting to a changing climate, and supporting a transition to a carbon-free future requires more than just installing additional poles, wires, and substations.
To date, Hydro Ottawa has converted more than 40 per cent of its fleet to flex-fuel, battery and hybrid technology, and lowered energy use at 52 of its 91 substations through the installation of building automation systems to control lighting and heating.
In December 2022, Hydro Ottawa (through its subsidiary, Portage Power) acquired two additional hydroelectric generating stations from TransAlta Renewables located on the Mississippi River in the towns of Appleton and Galetta Falls. Together, these facilities generate an average of 12.5 gigawatt hours of clean energy annually.
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