Mississauga, ON – The heat that has been scorching southern Ontario over the past few days, along with today’s record temperature, have increased electricity consumption in Alectra Utilities’ service territory. Alectra’s System Control at 12:01 p.m. reported an electricity peak demand level for its service territory of 4,919 megawatts (MW), just short of the previous peak demand record of 5,…

The DeGroote School of Business and Alectra are pleased to announce that applications for the 2022 ‘Alectra Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) Scholarship’ are now being accepted. The scholarship will offer more racialized individuals the opportunity to attain governance education and certification, by completing The Directors College…

Mississauga, ON – The 17 communities that span Alectra’s service territory in the Greater Golden Horsehoe Area look to local businesses and industries to contribute to their economic and social well-being by putting service, environment and responsible behaviours first.Today, Corporate Knights recognized Alectra Inc. as one of the top Canadian companies in its annual sustainability ranking. This…

Mississauga, ON – For the seventh consecutive year, Alectra participated in the annual "Ride to Conquer Cancer", cycling over 200km from Toronto to Niagara Falls. With a team of 32 Riders, $110,010 was raised to support The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre’s life-saving cancer research and treatment. “As an avid cycler, participating in the Ride is one of my favourite yearly experiences and I…

Report features sustainable business initiatives addressing community needs Mississauga, ON – Alectra Inc. releases its 2022 Annual Environment, Sustainability and Governance (ESG) Report to highlight the company’s growth and critical investments in its sustainability programs. The 2022 Annual ESG Report is guided by a comprehensive materiality assessment to guide and prioritize the…

Hamilton, ON – At its annual gala on May 18, 2023, the Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce recognized Alectra with the ‘Outstanding Large Business Achievement’ award for its commitment to supporting local communities. The Annual Community Achievement Award celebrates businesses larger than 25 employees with excellent leadership, community service and sustainable business practices.“We’re…

Mississauga, ON – The City of Mississauga has named Norm Loberg, Chair of Alectra Inc., the ‘2023 Gordon S. Shipp Citizen of the Year’. Mr. Loberg will be honoured at a ceremony at Mississauga City Hall, on May 25, 2023. Established in 1980, the award recognizes outstanding citizens who commit their time, energy, skills, and passion to enhancing the quality of life and philanthropy in…

Mississauga, ON – Brian Bentz, President and CEO of Alectra Inc. announced today that Dennis Nolan, Executive Vice President, Legal, Government Relations and Corporate Secretary, will be retiring from the company, effective June 30. “Following 21 years of dedicated service, which includes his integral role in the creation of both Alectra and PowerStream, Dennis has been a key member of the…

Hamilton, ON - Alectra Utilities is addressing increasing electricity demands by strengthening its power grid in the City of Hamilton. In 2023, Alectra is investing over $22 million in infrastructure modernization projects as the city’s demand for electricity continues to grow. With parts of Hamilton's system reaching the end of its normal life cycle, renewing aging infrastructure is…

New funding from SC Johnson and Alectra Inc. will enable the mobile clinic to continue to run into spring of 2024.A mobile clinic on wheels that first hit the road to deliver essential mental health care to St. Joe’s patients during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to roll thanks to two recent donations from local corporations. In the summer of 2020, the Mental Health and…