By harnessing the strength of hydropower, we generate clean electricity and connect communities to a sustainable future, one that honours nature and promotes progress. Each of our hydroelectric sites is part of a larger journey, representing innovation, respect for the environment and a commitment to lasting change. Home to one of the oldest operating generating stations, Portage Power has a long history of hydroelectric generation and is proud of this heritage.

Our hydroelectric generating stations are designed for minimal environmental impact. They produce zero waste, zero carbon emissions and zero greenhouse gases, ensuring clean, sustainable energy for our communities.
We own and operate run-of-the-river hydroelectric facilities in various locations across New York state, Quebec, and Ontario including six at Chaudière Falls in the National Capital Region along the Ottawa River.
Our facilities use the natural flow of the water and drop in elevation to generate electricity. They do not dam the flow of the river or require flooding to create a reservoir.
Together, our stations generate 118.5 megawatts of renewable power—enough to supply 98,000 homes each year, reducing emissions and supporting the communities we serve.
See how our run-of-the-river hydroelectric facilities work and see the impact of renewable energy in action.
We own and operate hydroelectric generating stations across Ontario, Quebec and New York. Our stations range from Canada’s oldest operating hydro facility to modern underground powerhouses that showcase cutting-edge engineering.
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Learn more about hydropower, our history and the initiatives shaping a cleaner future.
Acquired by Hydro Ottawa in 2012 and 2016, two hydroelectric stations on the Gatineau side of the Ottawa River at Chaudière Falls have gone...
In Ottawa, Chaudière Falls is a stunning landmark that’s home to several hydroelectric generating stations that help power the province. ...
Our vision of the Chaudière Falls expansion project was three-fold: produce clean, renewable energy in an environmentally responsible way; ...