More than one-third of Canadians have
completed or are planning home renovations during the
pandemic
TORONTO, April 14, 2021 /CNW/ - This spring, Ontario's largest utilities are urging
residents to contact Ontario One Call (www.ontarioonecall.ca or
1-800-400-2255) to have their underground utilities located before
digging or starting any outdoor project.
According to a TD Bank report, more than one-third of Canadians
surveyed have completed, or are planning to complete home
renovations as they spend more time at home during the
pandemic.
To avoid interference with hazardous electrical infrastructure
during home improvement projects, residents must contact Ontario
One Call to request a free underground locate. The service is
available 24/7 and can prevent potential power outages, personal
injury or even the loss of life.
Remember, requesting a locate before you dig is the law. Despite
the legal requirement to identify underground infrastructure before
digging, there were still 4,566 reported damages last year in
Ontario.
Residents looking to get started on any outdoor projects that
involve digging must follow the steps below:
- Visit OntarioOneCall.ca or contact Ontario One Call
at 1-800-400-2255 a minimum of five business days before
digging. The service is FREE and available 24/7.
- Utilities in the vicinity of your work area will either provide
markings on the ground or a clearance, along with a locate
sheet.
- Wait until you have received responses from all utilities
listed on your Ontario One Call ticket.
Dig safely, respect the marks and follow the instructions that
are provided on locate sheets. More information is also available
at:
- Alectra
- Hydro One
- Hydro Ottawa
- Toronto Hydro
About Alectra Utilities Corporation
Serving more than one million homes and businesses
in Ontario's Greater Golden Horseshoe area, Alectra
Utilities is now the largest municipally-owned electric utility
in Canada, based on the total number of customers served. We
contribute to the economic growth and vibrancy of the 17
communities we serve by investing in essential energy
infrastructure, delivering a safe and reliable supply of
electricity, and providing innovative energy solutions.
Our mission is to be an energy ally, helping our customers and
the communities we serve to discover the possibilities of
tomorrow's energy future.
Hydro One Limited (TSX: H)
Hydro One Limited, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, is
Ontario's largest electricity
transmission and distribution provider with approximately 1.4
million valued customers, approximately $30.3 billion in assets as at December 31, 2020, and annual revenues in 2020 of
approximately $7.3 billion.
Our team of approximately 8,700 skilled and dedicated employees
proudly build and maintain a safe and reliable electricity system
which is essential to supporting strong and successful communities.
In 2020, Hydro One invested approximately $1.9 billion in its transmission and distribution
networks and supported the economy through buying approximately
$1.7 billion of goods and
services.
We are committed to the communities where we live and work
through community investment, sustainability and diversity
initiatives. We are designated as a Sustainable Electricity Company
by the Canadian Electricity Association.
Hydro One Limited's common shares are listed on the TSX and
certain of Hydro One Inc.'s medium term notes are listed on the
NYSE. Additional information can be accessed at www.hydroone.com;
www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov.
About Hydro Ottawa
Hydro Ottawa delivers electricity to more than 340,000
homes and businesses in Ottawa and Casselman. For
100 years, Hydro Ottawa has reliably supplied its customers with
power, building and investing in the local electric grid. Proudly
municipally owned, Hydro Ottawa contributes to the well-being of
the community we serve. Its innovative services help customers
manage their account and energy use.
About Toronto Hydro
Toronto Hydro owns and operates the electricity distribution
system for Canada's largest city. Recognized as a
Sustainable Electricity Company™ since 2014, it has approximately
782,000 customers located in the City of Toronto and
distributes approximately 18% of the electricity consumed
in Ontario.
SOURCE Hydro One Inc.