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London is known as the Forest City for good reason. With thousands of mature trees throughout our neighbourhoods, they play an important role in the character and quality of life in our community. Trees make London greener, healthier, and more livable. But as trees age, they can...

For Immediate Release: June 24, 2025 London, ON As the region faces an extended heat wave, London Hydro is experiencing one of the summer’s first days of high electricity demand. Yesterday, London Hydro saw a peak demand of 716MW, the highest recorded peak in the last 10 years...

As summer temperatures rise, so can your energy bill. But staying cool doesn’t have to come at a high cost. Here are some smart and practical tips to help you beat the heat without breaking the bank. 1. Smart Thermostat Use A programmable or smart thermostat is one of the easiest...

For Immediate Release: June 23, 2025 London, ON A group of forward-looking Local Distribution Companies (LDCs) in Ontario are pleased to announce a new strategic collaboration called PowerShare, aimed at supporting Ontario’s evolving electricity system through the development of...

For Immediate release: May 27, 2025 London, ON As part of London Hydro’s Annual General Meeting held May 27 at London’s City Hall, a new five-year strategic plan was also unveiled. “This is an exciting time of evolution for the organization and its team,” says Ysni Semsedini...

For Immediate Release: May 23, 2025 London, ON We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Gauss as Director, Stakeholder Relations - Office of the CEO. Ryan, a lifelong Londoner, brings a strong background in public service, governance, and community leadership. He most...

For Immediate Release: May 21, 2025 London, ON We are pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Palimaka as Vice President – Legal and General Counsel at London Hydro, effective Monday, June 30, 2025. Alex brings a wealth of experience in municipal and energy sector law. He...

London is seeing a steady increase in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, with 4,550 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles on our roads as of March 30th, 2025. This figure represents a 50% annual increase compared to the previous year, with battery electric vehicles gaining traction...

A potential postal strike on May 22 may delay your London Hydro paper bill. Should a postal strike take place, we'd like to remind our customers to stay aware of their account balances and bill due dates. Customers who receive paper bills can use the following options to help...

As part of seasonal adjustments set by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB), changes to the Regulated Price Plan (RPP) will take effect on May 1, 2025. These updates are part of a regularly scheduled transition from winter to summer pricing periods and are intended to reflect shifts in...