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The Power of Clean Energy

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Portage Power brings 39 megawatts of clean, renewable power to Ontario

October 13, 2021

Acquired by Hydro Ottawa in 2012 and 2016, two hydroelectric stations on the Gatineau side of the Ottawa River at Chaudière Falls have resumed operations after going through extensive refurbishments,...

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Ten Exciting Things That You Might Not Know About Chaudière Falls

September 27, 2019

In Ottawa, Chaudière Falls is a stunning landmark that’s home to several hydroelectric generating stations that help power the province. Here are 10 exciting facts you might not know about...

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Generating History: Chaudière Falls Expansion

February 20, 2019

Our vision of the Chaudière Falls expansion project was three-fold: produce clean, renewable energy in an environmentally responsible way; be an open public space to be enjoyed by all; and...

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Greening our Garbage: 10 Years of Turning Waste into Energy

February 20, 2019

As the saying goes, “one person’s trash is another’s treasure,” and nothing could be more true for Energy Ottawa’s Trail Road facility. Except, in this case, the treasure is energy....

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Species Revival: Saving the American Eel

February 20, 2019

The Ring Dam at Chaudière Falls is an essential part of the hydroelectric operations there – and has been for over 100 years. Built between 1907 and 1909, the dam...

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Great Fire of Ottawa-Hull, April 26, 1900. Photo credit: William James Topley/Library and Archives Canada.

Generating History: the Chaudière Island Great Fire

February 20, 2019

One of the men at the forefront of the lumber boom in Ottawa was John Rudolphus Booth, Canadian lumber king and railroad baron. Booth was at times referred to as...

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Generating History: the Industrious Past of Chaudière Falls

February 20, 2019

One of the men at the forefront of the lumber boom in Ottawa was John Rudolphus Booth, Canadian lumber king and railroad baron. Booth was at times referred to as...

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Turn-of-the-century Tech at Chaudière Still “Rings” True

August 23, 2015

The Ring Dam at Chaudière Falls is an essential part of the hydroelectric operations there – and has been for over 100 years. Built between 1907 and 1909, the dam...

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  • Portage Power brings 39 megawatts of clean, renewable power to Ontario
  • Ten Exciting Things That You Might Not Know About Chaudière Falls
  • Generating History: Chaudière Falls Expansion
  • Greening our Garbage: 10 Years of Turning Waste into Energy
  • Species Revival: Saving the American Eel
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