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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…

Today, Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (Hydro) held its Annual General Meeting reflecting on 2024 and presenting the Annual Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024. Hydro also released its Unaudited Financial Statements and financial results for the first quarter of 2025. “This past year was transformational and memorable. It was a…

St. John’s, NL – Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is advising the media of its Annual General Meeting. Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025Time: 10:30 a.m. NDTLocation: Emera Innovation Exchange 100 Signal Hill Rd, St. John’s, NL A1A 1B3Virtually: Please click here for webcast details Hydro will present its 2024 and Q1 2025 financial update and highlight…

Over the past two years, I have had the opportunity to work closely with Michael and his team throughout the negotiation of the Churchill Falls MOU. And like any negotiation, there were tense moments. In those moments, we get to see what people are made of. From the outset, Michael understood that any new deal…

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro’s Board of Directors, along with President and CEO Jennifer Williams, invite you to attend the 2025 Annual General Meeting as we present the 2024 Business and Financial Report and the first quarter financial results for 2025. Tuesday, June 17, 202510:30 a.m. (NDT)Emera Innovation Exchange100 Signal Hill Rd, St. John’s, NL You…