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Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (Hydro) is reminding contractors and the public of the importance of being vigilant when working around power lines. “Today, transport truck came in contact with a communication line in Labrador City,” said Scott Crosbie, Chief Operating Officer, Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro. “Luckily, there were no injuries; however Hydro crews had to…

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (Hydro) filed an application with the Newfoundland and Labrador Board of Commissioners of Public Utilities (PUB) today for approval to borrow $200 million in long term debt to appropriately finance upcoming capital investments. “Significant capital investment is critical to ensuring a safe and reliable electricity system for the people of this…

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (Hydro) is preparing for extreme weather related to Hurricane Arthur. Environment Canada is forecasting strong winds and heavy rain for portions of the province on Sunday, July 6. Hydro is ensuring the readiness of its generation and transmission systems in preparation for the storm. The Energy Control Centre is monitoring the…

Newfoundland Power Inc., Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (Hydro), the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Safety Association (NLCSA),Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association (NLCA), Heavy Civil Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (HCANL) and Workplace Health Safety and Compensation Commission (WHSCC) are partnering to address a major safety concern common to all parties, electrical contacts made by contractors working…

In recognition of National Electricity Month, Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is encouraging the public to learn more about the provincial electricity system through a variety of programs and events during June. “As we move towards an interconnected grid, it is important for consumers to have a good understanding of the complexities of the system and…

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro received the interim report from the Board of Commissioners of Public Utilities (PUB) today on the power system disruptions in January 2014. “We have begun implementing the actions that have been outlined and we will continue to work closely with the PUB as we move forward,” said Rob Henderson, Vice-President, Newfoundland…

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (Hydro) filed an application today with the Board of Commissioners of Public Utilities (PUB) to approve the construction of a new 230 kilovolt (kV) transmission line from Bay d’Espoir to the Avalon Peninsula. The proposed Bay d’Espoir – Western Avalon line will reinforce the stability of the interconnected system once the…

Ed Martin, president and CEO of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, welcomed the findings of an independent review released today on the provincial electricity system. The Liberty Consulting Group was commissioned by the Board of Commissioners of Public Utilities (PUB) to conduct an independent assessment on the power system disruptions in January, 2014. “Hydro is a…

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (Hydro) today submitted an application to the Board of Commissioners of Public Utilities Board (PUB) for approval to purchase a 100MW(megawatt) combustion turbine generator to be in service by the end of the year, located adjacent to the Holyrood Thermal Generating Station. “Several years ago, Hydro identified that there would be…

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (Hydro) is preparing for another severe winter storm forecast by Environment Canada to hit parts of the province on Monday afternoon and continue into Tuesday and Wednesday.