Following up with Hydro Ottawa regarding recent outages

Newsletter: May 23, 2025

I have received a followup from Hydro Ottawa regarding the recent outages. The prolonged outage (multiple hours) was from the aftermath of the recent strong winds, as a tree fell on a key power line, disconnecting the power grid. The shorter (hour or less) outages of late were caused by equipment failure, and some were caused by tree contact with the lines, resulting in brief interruptions - as the system is designed to quickly protect equipment. So, what is Hydro Ottawa doing? Next year, much of Barrhaven's hydro infrastructure will be undergoing inspection and testing to proactively identify any potential issues or faults. Additionally, Hydro Ottawa will continue to manage the vegetation near Hydro infrastructure to reduce outages caused by tree contact.