Hydro One provides update on storm impact
TORONTO, ONTARIO - Approximately 140,000 Hydro One customers are without power as a result of severe winds that moved across parts of Ontario all day January 9.
Hydro One crews mobilized and deployed to assess and repair the damage resulting from the wind storm report that they continue to see significant numbers of downed poles and trees on lines.
While winds have subsided in parts of the province, some areas continue to experience windy conditions; causing new outages and hampering restoration efforts.
The company expects that some customers in the hardest hit and remote areas may be without power until the end of the week.
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Federal government spends $11.8M for smart grid technology in Sault Ste. Marie
SAULT STE MARIE - PUC Distribution Inc. in Sault Ste. Marie is receiving $11.8 million from the federal government to invest in infrastructure.
The MP for the riding, Terry Sheehan, made the announcement on Monday.
The money will go to the utilities smart grid project.
"This smart grid project offers a glimpse into our clean energy future and represents a new wave of economic activity for the region," Sheehan said.
"Along with job creation, new industries will be attracted to a modern grid, all while helping the environment."
His office says the investment will allow the utility to reduce outages, provide more information to customers…
