Hydro From Garbage to Green Power: Teams Up with New Generating Facility Operational Hydro Ottawa, ’s largest The Laflèche gas-to-energy proven technology that has Invest Ottawa municipally-owned producer plant has the potential been applied at hundreds of Hydro Ottawa is partnering with of green power, has just to generate revenues of landfills across the world. Invest Ottawa to support the increased its generation with approximately $70 million over development of a cleantech a new facility that transforms 20 years through a long-term In January 2007, Energy industry in the National Capital the greenhouse gases from power purchase agreement Ottawa launched its first landfill Region. decomposing garbage into with the Ontario Power gas-to-energy facility at the renewable energy. Authority as part of the Feed- Trail Road landfill in Ottawa’s Invest Ottawa delivers economic in-Tariff Program. west end. Backed by a development programs Construction is now complete provincial government 20-year and initiatives that increase on a new 4.2 megawatt landfill While less than 0.8 percent power purchase agreement, entrepreneurial momentum, gas-to-energy facility at the of the electricity generated the facility has proven wealth and jobs in the City of Laflèche Landfill site in Moose in Ontario in 2011 was from beneficial to the company and Ottawa and its surrounding Creek, Ontario. The facility, landfill gas-to-energy, it is a the City of Ottawa. region. a partnership between Hydro Ottawa’s cleantech industry Ottawa’s subsidiary company has a wealth of talent working Energy Ottawa and Integrated to develop competitive and Gas Recovery Services, is now environmentally responsible generating enough renewable solutions in areas such as green power to supply 2,500 homes. buildings and converting waste into energy. Invest Ottawa “Expanding our generation is believes the region’s cleantech good business. It’s a growth sector is poised to become what opportunity that is good for the high-tech sector was in the the environment and provides 1980s and 1990s. stable long-term returns to In working with Invest Ottawa, our shareholder,” said Greg Hydro Ottawa is supporting Clarke, Energy Ottawa’s Chief advocacy initiatives, research Operating Officer, Generation. and professional development for the cleantech sector. This partnership is in keeping How to reach us ... Inside with Hydro Ottawa’s core For the most effective and timely response to your Premier Appoints New business lines – green customer-related inquiries, please contact Cabinet Pg 2 generation, energy management [email protected]. Investing in our and electricity conservation. Infrastructure Pg 3 We’re proud to be involved in an emerging industry that promotes Information on power outages is available 24/7 at Small Business Lighting sustainable communities. 613-738-0188 or www.hydroottawa.com/outages. Pg 4 Electricity Sector News Premier Appoints New Cabinet Ontario Speech from the Throne On February 19, Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor David C. Onley delivered the government’s Speech from the Throne to open the next session of provincial parliament under the leadership of Premier . The speech highlighted the government’s assurance that every part of the province will continue to have dependable, affordable sources of energy. “Because conservation is the cheapest source of energy available, Ontario will continue to be a leader in smart-grid technology and Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor David C. Onley, Minister of Energy energy conservation, and see the creation of new-economy jobs Bob Chiarelli and Premier Kathleen Wynne. Photo: Ontario Newsroom through the deployment of leading energy efficiency technologies in our homes and our businesses,” said the Honourable David C. Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne announced appointments to a new Onley as he delivered the speech. 27-member cabinet on February 11. The government stated it will continue its work to end coal-fired Ottawa MPP Bob Chiarelli has been appointed the new Minister of energy generation. Ontario has made a commitment to eliminate of Energy. Hydro Ottawa is thrilled to have Minister Chiarelli in this role coal-fired generation by the end of 2014. given his knowledge about the energy sector in general and our The Speech from the Throne also indicated the provincial company specifically. government intends to work with communities when new He has previously served as Minister of Infrastructure, Transportation infrastructure is needed, saying municipalities “must have a voice and Municipal Affairs & Housing. Prior to being elected in March in their future and a say in their integrated, regional development. 2010, Minister Chiarelli served as Regional Chair of Ottawa-Carleton So that local populations are involved from the beginning if there from 1997 to 2000 and then Mayor of the then newly amalgamated is going to be a gas plant or a casino or a wind plant or a quarry City of Ottawa from 2000 to 2006. in their hometown. Because our economy can benefit from these things, but only if we have willing hosts.” Minister Chiarelli served on the Board of Directors of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. until December 1, 2006. He also sat on the Independent For the full Ontario Speech from the Throne, please visit the Office Electricity System Operator Board of Directors from 2008 until his of the Premier’s website at www.premier.gov.on.ca/news. election as MPP on March 2010. The voices of Ottawa residents will continue to be heard loudly at Queen’s Park. Ottawa-Vanier’s retains her post as Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, while Ottawa Centre MPP was newly appointed as Ontario’s Minister of Labour. Association Sparks Debate on Electricity Infrastructure Investment The national voice of the electricity industry in Canada has and grandchildren. As people consider that, we hope they will launched a new public information campaign. The Canadian come to the conclusion that they really are getting significant Electricity Association hopes to stimulate and inform the value for the money they spend.” discussion about the value of electricity as Canadians contemplate upcoming decisions about the investment required Canada is in the midst of a national debate about electricity to maintain and secure Canada’s electricity system. policy and how to ensure that the infrastructure is ready to meet the future needs of Canadians and the economy. The “Electricity seems simple, seamless and reliable, so much so Conference Board of Canada has estimated that we now need that people take it for granted,” said Jim Burpee, President as much as $350 billion invested over the next twenty years to and CEO of the Canadian Electricity Association. “We hope renew electricity infrastructure. to encourage Canadians to think about all that goes into generating, transmitting and distributing electricity, and The Canadian Electricity Association’s education campaign understand that investments will be required to ensure that our kicked off February 13 in Nova Scotia, and will move on to electricity system serves the changing needs of our children Manitoba in the spring. To learn more, visit http://knowyourpower.ca. 2 Hydro Ottawa a Top Employer in the National Capital Region

For the fifth consecutive year, Hydro Ottawa has been named one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers. The award recognizes employers that offer exceptional places to work. The award is a testament to the strength of our employees, and the culture we share of caring for our customers, our community, and our environment. Hydro Ottawa is focused on building an organization that attracts the best employees and retains them by offering an exceptional workplace. Among its many programs are those that recognize employee achievements, encourage employee feedback to management, strongly promote employee health and workplace safety, and provide employees with training and advancement opportunities. The National Capital Region Top Employers Award selects organizations that offer the most progressive and forward-thinking programs in the areas of physical workplace; work and social atmosphere; health, financial and family benefits; vacation and time off; employee communications; performance management; training and skills development; and community involvement.

Investing in our Infrastructure Investing in Ottawa’s electricity infrastructure is necessary to keep For 2012, major projects included: the supply of power as reliable as possible. From 2012 to 2016, • $19.7M in distribution system asset replacement (including Hydro Ottawa expects to invest about $100 million annually to cables, poles, transformers and switchgear); maintain, replace and enhance our infrastructure – for example, new distribution substations, poles, wires and transformers. • $10.5M in substation asset replacement (switchgear, transformers, protection systems); The average age of Canada’s electricity generating units is about 32 years. Investments in new transmission and distribution • $13.1M in new substation capacity (Terry Fox, Hinchey, grids have also not kept pace. Like many Ontario cities, much Limebank, Casselman and Fallowfield substations); and of Ottawa’s electricity distribution infrastructure is more than 25 years old. • $8.4M in distribution enhancements — new circuits, reliability ties and improving operational flexibility. Gross Capital Expenditures ($M) 120 105 108 100 100 100 96 20 22 16 11 9 Our system includes ... 80 • 48,377 poles 35 37 32 34 30 60 • 16,801 pole mounted transformers • 18,376 pad mounted transformers 40 50 49 52 55 57 • 3,225 underground chambers 20 • 2,915 kilometres overhead lines 0 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 • 2,690 kilometres underground lines Sustainment of infrastructure • 170 station power transformers Third party work including LRT Other

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