Website with powerful outage mapping system launched

subscribe

A powerful new outage mapping system is now available on the site for customers and media. This state-of-the-art mapping technology provides a clearer picture of the status of Hydro One's power system.

With the click of a mouse and zoom-in and zoom-out capability, people can now pinpoint with a greater degree of accuracy the location of an outage; the number of customers affected; and the current estimated time of power restoration. People will now also be able to track an outage by typing in a street address or city.

In addition to these improved features, a hard-hat icon will appear on the map indicating that a Hydro One crew has been dispatched to undertake power restoration work or to conduct work in support of improved power reliability.

To access the new mapping system, click-on the Power Outages Map on the Hydro One homepage at http://www.hydroone.com.

Related News

severe winter and grid

Canadian Electricity Grids Increasingly Exposed to Harsh Weather

TORONTO - The recent alerts in Alberta's electricity grid during extreme cold have highlighted a broader North American issue, where power systems are more susceptible to being overwhelmed by severe weather.

Electricity Canada's chief executive emphasized that no part of the grid is safe from the escalating intensity and frequency of weather extremes linked to climate change.

“In recent years, during these extreme weather events, we’ve observed record highs in electricity demand,” he stated.

“It’s a nationwide phenomenon. For instance, last summer in Ontario and last winter in Quebec, we experienced unprecedented demand levels. This pattern of extremes is becoming more pronounced across the…

READ MORE

Energize America: Invest in a smarter electricity infrastructure

READ MORE

risk-of-electricity-shut-offs

Millions at Risk of Electricity Shut-Offs Amid Summer Heat

READ MORE

Why rolling back European electricity prices is tougher than appears

READ MORE

Federal Government announces funding for Manitoba-Saskatchewan power line

READ MORE