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Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro would like to advise the public of work taking place from November 12 to 21 off the Main Road heading into Harbour Breton. While most of the work will be taking place inland away from the Main Road, there will be periodic instances when equipment will need to be loaded and…

Today, Hydro responded to the most recent letter from the Group of Nine, shared with Media October 2, 2025. Our full response can viewed by clicking on the button below. A point-by-point rebuttal of Mr. Wilson’s analysis is also available for reading. Full Letter Dear Group of Nine, The Board of Directors (the Board) of…

Over the course of the week, we have closely reviewed and thoughtfully responded to several pieces of correspondence received from citizens, and we will continue to do so. We are aware of other individuals who have expressed views through media. Hydro expects, welcomes, and recognizes that public scrutiny is an important part of this process.…

Today, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, in partnership with Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (NL Hydro), announced an additional investment of $3.8 million to expand the province’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure network. NL Hydro has also invested $463,000 to support this expansion. The project will see the construction of four fast charging stations (up…

We would like correct misinformation regarding a social media post which includes a photo of an insulator on the ground, and which is falsely being connected to the Paddy’s Pond Fire. For reference, an insulator is a piece of equipment supporting transmission of electricity made of tempered, strong, heat resistant glass.  Last Thursday, August 8, a resident…

Hydro has received notice of charges from Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) in connection with the tragic incident that occurred in August 2023 at our Holyrood Terminal Station, which resulted in the death of an employee. We have fully cooperated with the OHS investigation and provided all requested information.We are currently reviewing the charges and…

Today, Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (Hydro) issued a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) for the supply of energy and/or capacity to meet the increasing demands of the province’s Island Interconnected System. In 2024, Hydro filed its 2024 Resource Adequacy Plan with the Public Utilities Board (PUB), which included an in-depth analysis of electricity demand…

I would like to congratulate Claudine Bouchard on her appointment as President and CEO Hydro-Québec. Earning this important appointment over the span of her impressive career, Claudine brings energy experience, wisdom, and vision. The commitment and dedication to this new working relationship between our utilities and provinces has already been highlighted and I look forward…

Rates for our Island Interconnected, L’Anse au Loup and Isolated Rural customer rates are changing, effective July 1, 2025. Rates will increase between 3.8% and 7.3% for residential customers and between 6.4% and 7.0% for commercial customers. Rates for customers in Labrador Diesel Systems and in L’Anse au Loup are adjusted for the Northern Strategic…