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Have You Ever Wondered How Electricity Gets To You?

Have You Ever Wondered How Electricity Gets To You?

Have you ever wondered how electricity gets to you and your home? The below four steps explain how the process works! 1. GENERATION: Electricity starts at a generator which can be powered by wind, water, or the burning of fossil fuels. 2. TRANSMISSION: The generated power travels through cables called transmission lines. These lines are part of the provincial power grid. 3. DISTRIBUTION: The electricity gets converted at a substation to a lower voltage and travels along RE

Are You Prepared for a Storm?

Are You Prepared for a Storm?

Never worry about another summer storm with a GenerLink installed. GenerLink is a product that makes connecting a generator easy and safe while providing homeowners the opportunity to run critical items in their homes during a summer power outage. With GenerLink, using your portable generator during a power outage is easy and safe! GenerLink eliminates the hassles of running multiple extension cords, or hiring an electrician to install a transfer switch. The device detects wh

EPO Restored July 28, 2020

EPO July 28, 2020

Vegetation Management

Vegetation Management

If you have any questions or if you see vegetation close to an overhead power line, please help us by calling our office @ 780-349-3655 during regular business hours or, the 24 Hour Emergency Call Center @ 1-877-749-3655 with the land location and details of the problem area along with contact information where you can be reached. With safety in mind, under no circumstances should you try to remove the vegetation yourself.

Give Yourself Peace of Mind with a GenerLink

Give Yourself Peace of Mind with a GenerLink

Did you know that a GenerLink can be used in all four seasons during a power outage, and ensure that you never have to worry about a storm rolling in? GenerLink is a product that makes connecting a generator easy and safe while providing homeowners the opportunity to run critical items in their homes during a power outage. It is only meant to run critical items in your home during an outage and not the whole house. GenerLink eliminates the hassles of running multiple extensio

EPO July 24, 2020

Save Energy In Your Home Office

Save Energy In Your Home Office

Even though you may not use your office all day, certain items in your home office may still be using energy. The following tips can help ensure you reduce your overall office energy consumption. Google Tag Manager End Google Tag Manager StartFragment Turn off your computer, accessories (speakers, etc.) and printer when not in use. Even in sleep mode, they still draw power. Choose a computer with power-management options. Power-down features can significantly reduce electric

Energy Saving Tips- Outdoor Grill/ BBQ

Energy Saving Tips- Outdoor Grill/ BBQ

Using an outdoor grill to cook food in the summer is an excellent way to save energy. Using your outdoor grill or even a fire pit means you don’t have to turn your oven or stove top on so they won't be drawing any power! With your appliances off, your kitchen stays cooler, which in turn means your refrigerator and your air conditioner do not have to work as hard. By cooking outdoors you will reduce your overall kitchen energy consumption.

PPO July 22, 2020 Dapp Area

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