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Most eligible current Hydro customers will see their Rate Stabilization Plan (RSP) refund reflected on their next electricity bill(s) after February 13, 2017. The refund will be applied against any balance on account(s) at the time of issue. Any remaining amount will be sent in the form of a cheque to the customer whose name…

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (Hydro) is advising customers that the combustion turbine at the Holyrood plant has been taken offline to investigate the cause of a trip this morning. There is no anticipated customer impact at this time. However, Hydro is monitoring the system closely and will advise of any change. This advisory is part of…

UPDATE (Feb12, 9:15 a.m.) – The combustion turbine has been returned to service. Previous Advisory ( Feb 11, 6 pm) Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (Hydro) is advising customers that the combustion turbine at the Holyrood plant has been taken offline this evening for a necessary repair. There is no anticipated customer impact. However, Hydro is…

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (Hydro) is reminding the public to be safe around dams, dykes and hydroelectric facilities. Fluctuating temperatures can cause changes in water levels and unstable ice conditions particularly near reservoirs, and unsafe conditions for activities such as snowmobiling and ATV’ing. Please use extra caution in Hydro’s watersheds around the province. Visit hydrosafety.ca…

UPDATE ( 11:30 am):  Please be advised that the Power Watch issued this morning is no longer in effect for the Avalon Peninsula. Previous Advisory: Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (Hydro) is advising customers that due to the cold weather and high demand on the electricity system, there is a Power Watch in effect this morning for the the…

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is advising that the Combustion Turbine at Holyrood will be removed from service today to complete planned maintenance work. The unit is expected to be returned to service this evening. Generation reserves are sufficient and there is no customer impact as a result of this work.

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is advising that the back up gas turbine in Happy Valley Goose Bay is currently offline to allow completion of a repair. There is no customer impact as a result of this work.