On Thursday, September 5, crews will begin to dismantle the transmission line L1301 and its structures as this line is no longer required. This work was started in 2023 and is now resuming for 2024.

Work is expected to take place between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily into November, as weather permits.

Public travelling in the area, which begins 140 km east of Churchill Falls, may see an increase in traffic including heavy equipment and trailers. Please use caution if you are travelling in the area and follow the guidance of onsite traffic control.

There is no risk to public safety and no impact to power supply or Hydro operations.

We thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Starting on September 3, Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (Hydro) will be widening the transmission line corridor within the boundaries of Gros Morne National Park in an effort to increase safety and reliability to our customers and the general public.

Two manual cutting crews will begin in the area south of Fox Pond/Bad Weather Pond, working their way north to Southeast Brook. A third crew will start at Berry Hill and work northward to the south end of the Sally’s Cove enclave. This work is expected to be completed by October 10.

Hydro does not anticipate any hunting restrictions in association with this project. Should the work schedule extend into the hunting season, temporary hunting restrictions near active work sites may be imposed to ensure worker and hunter safety. Any notice of temporary hunting restrictions will be posted ahead of time.

The safety of our employees and the public is of utmost importance to Hydro. Please continue to check this page for project updates and work crew locations.

July 26, 2024, St. John’s, NL – Today, Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (Hydro) held its Annual General Meeting reflecting on 2023 and presenting the Annual Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2023. Hydro also released its Unaudited Financial Statements and financial results for the first quarter of 2024.

“Through the hard work and dedication of all Hydro employees, 2023 was a truly momentous year. We continued on our journey toward meeting Canada’s goal for a net-zero electricity sector when we commissioned the Labrador Island Link last April. We continued to put people first, which extends far beyond the walls and switchyards of Hydro. Our employees have a proud history of giving back to the communities we serve and I’m even more proud that we have continued to build on that legacy. In 2023, we also lost a dear friend and colleague. We will never cease our relentless effort towards safety and assure Bill’s family, our employees, and our colleagues that we carry his memory as a reminder that we must remain vigilant in our pursuit of safety, nothing is more important.”

Jennifer Williams, President and CEO, Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro

An extraordinary transition and expansion of the Province’s electricity system is underway. Hydro continues to advance plans to decarbonize, achieve net-zero targets, and meet the increasing demand for electricity through new sources of reliable, renewable electricity. Hydro has been readying for this change.

In 2023, Hydro, continued to anchor its actions to three core priorities: Enabling Sustainable Growth, Serving the Province and Working Together.

2023 Highlights:

Enabling Sustainable Growth

• With the Muskrat Falls Generating Station and Labrador Island Link fully commissioned and integrated in the province’s electricity system, 92 per cent of the electricity generated for use in this Province was from net zero energy sources. If including export energy, this increased to 99 per cent.
• The Labrador Island Link performed well with an equivalent forced outage rate of about four per cent in 2023. “Forced Outage Rate,” is a measure of how often an asset was unexpectedly offline. The Muskrat Falls Plant had a forced outage rate of 2.49% per cent. The new assets contributed to reducing energy production at Holyrood, which was 13 per cent lower when compared to the previous year.
• Hydro provided 700 Government of Newfoundland and Labrador rebates for residents and business purchasing electric and hybrid vehicles, an increase of 88 per cent over the previous year. There was also a significant increase in the use of Hydro’s network of 23 Public fast-charging stations.

Serving the Province

• While continuing to supply safe, reliable electricity for the people of the Province, Hydro reported a net income of $619 million and paid a $300 million dividend to the Province, the first in over two decades.
• When available energy exceeded customers’ needs, this excess supply was sold to neighboring regions through Hydro’s Energy Marketing division, which realized $95 million in gross export sales and over $5M in sales of Renewable Energy Credits.
• Hydro invested $362 million in capital projects, while applying a risk-based approach to preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure thoughtful investments.
• Island customers experienced the highest level of reliability in more than decade arising from its operations, with the lowest number of service interruptions since 2012.

Working Together

• Hydro launched an internal “Pause Prevents Injury” awareness campaign focusing on common workplace injuries, including its first Safety Pause event.
• Hydro published its first Accessibility Plan to improve accessibility by identifying, preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities.
• Hydro was honored to be recognized as Corporate Philanthropist of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Newfoundland and Labrador
• Hydro employees proudly supported 93 charities and community groups.
• Hydro hosted its third annual Energy Breakfast with Kids Eat Smart Newfoundland and Labrador and donated more than $52,000 through employee and corporate contributions.

First Quarter Financial Highlights for 2024

• Hydro’s first quarter profit was $294 million, an increase of $135 million compared to the same period in 2023. The primary driver of the increase in profit for the quarter relates to the impacts of commissioning of the LCP assets in Q2 2023.
• Electricity sales were $369 million, an increase of $38 million compared to the first quarter in 2023. This was due to an increase in NS Block deliveries to Emera, favorable impacts of regulatory mechanisms and higher export revenue due to an increased price and volume.

Links:
Annual report 2023 – Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro (nlhydro.com)

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (Hydro) manages the provincial electricity system for more than 70 years. Hydro is a provincial crown utility—providing safe, cost-conscious, reliable electricity while harnessing sustainable energy opportunities to benefit the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. As the province’s primary power generator, Hydro produces the majority of the electricity that serves the province every day. Its mix of generation assets have an installed capacity of more than 8000 MW, delivering more than 40 TWh of energy annually, across more than 10,000 km of transmission and distribution lines. For more information, visit nlhydro.com.

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Media Contact:
Jill Pitcher | c. 709-689-9938 | e. jillpitcher@nlh.nl.ca

Media are invited to attend a technical briefing and media availability with Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro.

Date: Thursday, July 11, 2024
Time: 1:30 p.m. NT (1:00 p.m. in most parts of Labrador)
Location: 500 Columbus Drive, St. John’s (Hydro Place)

Media are invited to join Robert Collett, Vice President of Hydro Engineering and NLSO, and Walter Parsons, Vice President Transmission Interconnections & Business Development for a technical briefing on the 2024 Resource Adequacy Plan filed yesterday with the Public Utilities Board.

The briefing will be immediately followed by a media availability with Jennifer Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer.

All media planning to attend must register in advance. Please contact nicolejmartin@nlh.nl.ca to confirm attendance.

Related documents can be found at: powertheprovince.ca

Media Contact:
Jill Pitcher
Team Lead, Public Affairs
c: 709.689-9938
e: jillpitcher@nlh.nl.ca

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro would like to advise the public of regularly scheduled maintenance being carried out on sections of the Labrador Island Link from July 1 to 28, 2024.

This work is expected to take place daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the following areas:

Location	Communities	Equipment Used	Dates
Northern Peninsula	Sections of the Labrador Island Link in the Long Range Mountains from Flowers Cove to Daniels Harbour.	Helicopter	July 1 – 9
Western and Central Newfoundland	Sections of the Labrador Island Link from the Long Range Mountains to Badger	Helicopter	July 1 – 9
Southern Labrador	Sections of the Labrador Island Link from Muskrat Falls to the coast near Forteau.	Helicopter, line equipment	July 15 – 28

The public are asked to use caution if travelling in these areas. There is no impact to power supply or Hydro operations.

We thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Vegetation growth along our power lines, access roads and terminal stations is a safety concern to both Hydro crews and the public. Trees are excellent electricity conductors and can cause safety risks like fire and outages when they come into contact or grow too close to power lines.

Hydro’s Vegetation Management Plan helps to control vegetation in order to maintain the safety and reliability of our lines including manual brush clearing, tree trimming and the selective use of herbicides.

This year’s program begins in May and is expected to run until October, pending weather and vegetation conditions.

When will the program start in my region?

• Eastern Newfoundland: August 20, 2024
• Central Newfoundland: July 3, 2024
• Northern Peninsula: June 11, 2024
• Western Newfoundland: June 24, 2024
• Labrador: July 1, 2024
• Dykes and Dams Program: May 27, 2024

Note: All start dates are approximate.

What products will be used?

All the products we use are federally registered and highly regulated. Products to be used this year include:

• Aspect Herbicide (PCP# 31641)
• Banvel VM (PCP# 29249)
• Clearview (PCP# 29752)
• Dupont Escort (PCP# 23005)
• Garlon RTU (PCP#29334)
• Garlon XRT (PCP# 28945)
• Gateway Adjuvent (PCP# 31470)
• Hasten NT Ultra (PCP# 31760)
• Navius Flex (PCP# 30922)
• Vanquish (PCP# 26980)

What areas will be affected?

A complete list of areas, program status, and map is included below. Signage will be posted in each area following treatment. If you are aware of any wells near the treatment areas listed below, please call us at 1-888-737-1296 or email hydro@nlh.nl.ca.

Eastern

Petit Forte Distribution
Herbicides: Clearview, Garlon XRT, Gateway or Hasten NT Ultra
Status: Not Started
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Soldiers Pond Site Access Road
Herbicides: Garlon XRT and Surfactant
Status: Not Started
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Central

Chipper Road (GFW) to Bay d’Espoir Highway (L3501/3502)
Herbicides: Garlon XRT, Clearview and Surfactant
Status: In progress
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Mint Brook Access Road
Herbicides: Garlon XRT and Surfactant
Status: Not Started
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Stony Brook to Cobbs Pond (TL210)
Herbicides: Escort, Banvel VM or Vanquish, Gateway or Hasten NT Ultra
Escort and Surfactant
Status: Complete
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Stony Brook to Great Rattling Brook (TL204/TL 231)
Herbicides: Escort, Banvel VM or Vanquish, Gateway or Hasten NT Ultra
Escort and Surfactant
Status: Not Started
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Bottom Waters Distribution
Herbicides: Clearview, Garlon XRT, Gateway or Hasten NT Ultra
Status: Starting August 26
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South Brook Distribution
Herbicides: Clearview, Garlon XRT, Gateway or Hasten NT Ultra
Status: Complete
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Western

Birchy Lake to Taylors Brook Rd (Camp 172 Branch) L3501/3502
Herbicides: Banvel VM, Escort and Surfactant
Status: Complete
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Southern Long Range Mountains/Eagle Mountain L3501/3502
Herbicides: Garlon XRT, Clearview and Surfactant
Status: Not Started
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Birchy Lake Voyins Brook L3501/3502
Herbicides: Garlon XRT, Clearview and Surfactant
Status: In progress
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Northern

Cormack to Gros Morne Park Boundary (TL 226, TL 239)
Herbicides: Garlon, Clearview and Surfactant
Status: Complete
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Middle Brook/Shoal Cove (L3501/3502)
Herbicides: Garlon XRT, Clearview and Surfactant
Status: Not Started
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Squid Cove (L3501/3502)
Herbicides: Garlon XRT, Clearview and Surfactant
Status: Not Started
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Long Range Mountains North (L3501/3502)
Herbicides: Garlon XRT, Clearview and Surfactant
Status: Not Started
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Sheffield Lake Access Road
Herbicides: Garlon XRT and Surfactant
Status: Not Started
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Lynx Pond Access Road
Herbicides: Garlon XRT and Surfactant
Status: Not Started
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Labrador

Churchill Falls to Twin Falls (230kv)
Herbicides: Aspect, Garlon XRT and Garlon RTU
Status: Not Started
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Esker Road, Gabbro Control Structure to mile 61 (66kv)
Herbicides: Aspect, Garlon XRT and Garlon RTU
Status: Not Started
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Structure 126L1 to Structure 155L1 (735kv)
Herbicides: Aspect, Garlon XRT, and Garlon RTU
Status: Not Started
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Between Cache River and Wilson River (315kv)
Herbicides: Aspect, Garlon XRT and Garlon RTU
Status: Not Started
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St Paul’s River Road (STRs 645-900) L3501/3502
Herbicides: Navius Flex and Surfactant
Status: Complete
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Muskrat Falls Access Road
Herbicides: Garlon XRT, Clearview and Surfactant
Status: Not Started
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Trans-Labrador Highway (STRs 86 to STR 248)
Herbicides: Garlon XRT, Clearview and Surfactant
Status: Not Started
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Dykes and Dams Program

Herbicides: Garlon RTU
Status: Started May 27, 2024
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Churchill Falls Biting Fly Program

This year’s program for the biological control of mosquitoes and black flies in Churchill Falls, NL is scheduled take place from May 13 to September 13.

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Pestalto Environmental Health Services Inc will carry out the work with the authorization of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (permit no. 20-106) and under contract with Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro. Pestalto will use two larvicide formulations which contain B.t. H-14 and are produced by Valent Biosciences. VectoBac1200L PCP#21062 (Liquid) and VectoBac 200G PCP# 18158 (Granular) will be used to control both mosquito and black fly larvae by air and ground applications. Additional formulation Altosid Granular PCP# 22676 may be considered and applied during the 2024 program. For the immediate control of adult mosquitoes and black flies Prelude 240 PCP#26509 may also be considered and applied to foliage on the outskirts of town as a barrier spray.

For more information on the program, please contact Morgan Tyler, Pestalto Environmental Health Services Inc. at (519) 831-4750 or the Pesticides Control Department at 1-800-563-6181.

Looking for more information?

For more information on Hydro’s Vegetation Management Program, read our Good to Know Post or call us at 1-888-737-1296. You can also contact the Department of Environment and Climate Change at (709) 729-2556.