PowerStream offering financial incentives to builders and renovators Thu Feb 28 ew Home Construction Program encourages adding energy-efficiency into home construction projectsVAUGHAN, ON, January 28, 2013 – Home builders and renovators working in PowerStream’s service territory, and looking to provide their customer... more
Residential and small business customers to receive reductions effective January 1 Fri Feb 1 VAUGHAN, ON, February 1, 2013 – The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has approved an application by PowerStream to lower its distribution rates for residential and small business customers in York Region.
Effective January 1, 2013, a typical PowerSt... more
PowerStream offering financial incentives to builders and renovators Mon Jan 28 VAUGHAN, ON, January 28, 2013 – Home builders and renovators working in PowerStream’s service territory, and looking to provide their customers with more value and benefits by adding energy-efficient features into their construction proje... more
PowerStream program provides help to low-income customers Sat Jan 26 Social service agencies delivering LEAP initiative to eligible individuals and families
VAUGHAN, ON, January 22, 2013 – Working with social service agencies in York Region and Simcoe County, PowerStream is continuing to provide comprehensive e... more
PowerStream earns United Way 'Community Campaign Spirit Award' Fri Jan 18 Utility successfully engaged community in 2012 campaign through annual charity golf tournament
VAUGHAN, ON, January 18, 2013 – As a result of successfully achieving community engagement in its 2012 United Way campaign through an annual charity... more
PowerStream to assist power restoration efforts in Connecticut Thu Nov 1 More than 350,000 Northeast Utilities’ customers still without electricity as a result of ‘Sandy’
VAUGHAN, ON, November 1, 2012 – PowerStream is sending four, three-man crews in four bucket trucks and three pick-up trucks to... more
Electricity Prices Now! Thu Nov 1 Time-Of-Use (TOU) rates are the fixed electricity prices* that are designed to help customers with Smart Meters better manage their electricity costs. TOU rates, which all residential and small business customers (electricity demand is less than 50 k... more
PowerStream encourages customers to be prepared for 'Sandy' Mon Oct 29 Be safe - stay away from downed powerlines, follow fire safety rules for alternate lighting or heatingVAUGHAN, ON, October 29, 2012 ¡V Since PowerStream employees continually train and exercise for emergencies, the utility is ready to respond t... more
Silver Recipient of Canada's Safest Employers Award Fri Sep 7 PowerStream earns recognition for promoting employee health & safety
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Heat wave and customer growth have increased electricity consumption Tue Jul 17 Peak demand record set within PowerStream service territory
VAUGHAN, ON, July 17, 2012 – The heat wave that has been scorching southern Ontario over the past few days, along with today’s record temperature, have increased electricity con... more
PowerStream crews in Michigan Sat Jul 7 More than 111,000 Consumers Energy customers affected by Thursday’s severe thunderstorms
VAUGHAN, ON, July 7, 2012 – PowerStream sent four, three-man crews in four bucket trucks and three pick-up trucks to Michigan early Saturday morning... more
PowerStream launches new social blog and news network Thu Jun 28 Let’s Connect on ‘eStream’, Twitter, YouTube and Linkedin!
VAUGHAN, ON, June 28, 2012 – With the invitation to customers and industry colleagues to ‘Let’s Connect!’, PowerStream, the electric utility that pr... more
The Ontario Energy Board (OEB)Increases Electricity Prices Tue May 1 Effective May 1 as Time-of-Use price periods change over to “summer” schedule
April 30, 2012 ~ YORK REGION, ON ~ The Ontario Energy Board (OEB), regulator of the Ontario energy sector, has announced that the semi-annual adjustment to the... more
Ceremonial connection of Markham solar generation systems Wed Feb 1 Ceremonial connection of Markham solar generation systems
Markham, ON– Wednesday, February 1, 2012 @ Thornhill Community Centre.
Today at 10:30am, in an event to recognize the Town of Markham’s partnership with PowerStream Solar’s... more
IESO schedules two voltage reduction tests for February 7 Wed Jan 25 January 25, 2012 ~ VAUGHAN, ON ~ Although not expected to negatively impact electricity consumers in its service territory, PowerStream is notifying customers of province-wide voltage reduction tests planned by the Independent Electricity System Oper... more
Collingwood to form strategic partnership with PowerStream Mon Jan 23 Town of Collingwood Council approves strategic partnership
January 23, 2012 ~ COLLINGWOOD, ON ~ Subject to signing a share purchase and shareholders agreement as well as securing any required regulatory approvals, the Town of Collingwood and PowerS... more
PowerStream recognized for being an exceptional employer Wed Nov 16 VAUGHAN, ON ~ Recognized on several occasions over the past few years by industry peers for outstanding leadership and performance in the energy and environmental sectors, PowerStream is now earning accolades from other organizations for being a... more
PowerStream golf tournament nets over $75,000 for the United Way Mon Oct 31 PowerStream golf tournament nets over $75,000 for the United WayTotal amount raised is the highest ever achieved at successful annual charity event
VAUGHAN, ON – PowerStream officials announced today that the utility’s annual charity g... more
OEB increases electricity prices across the province Wed Oct 26 YORK REGION, ON – The Ontario Energy Board (OEB), regulator of the Ontario energy sector, has announced that the semi-annual adjustment to the Regulated Price Plan (RPP) for all residential and small business customers (classified as “Low... more
South Operations Centre earns PowerStream another gold Wed Oct 12 October 12, 2011 ~ MARKHAM, ON ~ Less than three years after PowerStream celebrated having its head office building in Vaughan achieve LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) gold certification from the Canada Green Building Co... more
PowerStream's Conservation Road Show to tour local retail stores Mon Sep 26 September 26, 2011
PowerStream’s Conservation Road Show to tour local retail storesConsumers can learn about new programs and get advice on how to save energy
VAUGHAN, ON – PowerStream’s Conservation Road Show in Simcoe County and... more
PowerStream notifying customers to expect higher summer bills Tue Sep 13 PowerStream notifying customers to expect higher summer bills High temperatures, humidity has resulted in increased consumption for most customers
VAUGHAN, ON – PowerStream is notifying its customers to expect their next bill to be higher due... more
Nissan Canada turns over new LEAFâ„¢ to PowerStream Thu Jul 28 First Canadian delivery of “100% electric, zero gas, zero tailpipe” vehicle.
PowerStream and Nissan Canada celebrated the automaker’s first Canadian delivery of a Nissan LEAF™, "100% electric, zero gas, zero tailpipe",... more
Peak demand record set within PowerStream service territory Thu Jul 21 July 21, 2011 ~ Heat wave and customer growth have increased electricity consumption.
VAUGHAN, ON – The heat wave that has been scorching southern Ontario this past week, along with today’s near record temperature, have increased electri... more
Last chance for PowerStream customers to get free thermostat Thu Jul 7 July 7, 2011
Last chance for PowerStream customers to get free thermostatProposed changes to popular peaksaver® program may bring an end to current offer
VAUGHAN, ON ~ PowerStream has announced that proposed changes by the Ontario Power Autho... more
PowerStream Solar's first power generation facility now operational Fri Jun 10 PowerStream Solar’s first power generation facility now operational
Utility’s operations centre rooftop being used as a working laboratory for solar generation systems
BARRIE, ON – PowerStream Solar’s first solar photo... more
Payment Alternatives For PowerStream Customers Wed Jun 1 The Canadian Union of Postal Workers announced its intention to begin a strike action at 11:59 pm on Thursday, June 2, 2011.In the event of a mail delivery disruption, we'd like to remind customers that they are responsible to keep their account curr... more
PowerStream Customers To See More Hours With Lower Prices Tue Apr 26 Start of weekday evening off-peak period moving ahead to 7 p.m. on May 1
PowerStream residential customers billed based on Time-of-Use (TOU) prices will soon be seeing more hours of lower prices during the week. Effective May 1, 2011, the weekday ev... more
OEB Increases Electricity Prices Across The Province Thu Apr 21 Start of weekday evening off-peak period moving earlier to 7 p.m. on May 1
Semi-annual pricing adjustments by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB), combined, with a change to local distribution rates, will result in an increase in electricity costs for Po... more
PowerStream reports 8.9% less electricity used during Earth Hour 2011 Wed Mar 30 Percentage reduction for service territory slightly down from previous year’s results
Earth Hour 2011 saw thousands of PowerStream customers, in the nine municipalities served by the electric utility, indicate their willingness to help fight c... more
PowerStream recognized for 'Performance Excellence' Wed Mar 30 Utility presented with award from Electricity Distributors Association
PowerStream, the local distribution company (LDC) which provides service to customers residing or owning a business in several communities located immediately north of Toronto an... more
PowerStream Encouraging Customers To Participate in Earth Hour Mon Mar 21 Electric utility marks fourth year of involvement in annual symbolic global event
PowerStream, the utility which delivers electricity to several communities located immediately north of Toronto and in Central Ontario, is once again asking its custom... more
Frank Scarpitti named Chair of PowerStream Board of Directors Thu Feb 10 Markham Mayor to preside over Ontario’s 2nd largest municipally-owned utility
PowerStream, the second largest municipally-owned electric utility in Ontario, announced today the naming of Town of Markham Mayor, Frank Scarpitti, as Chair of the... more
PowerStream Program Provides Assistance To Low-Income Customers Thu Jan 27 Electric Utility Working With Social Service Agencies To Deliver LEAP Initiative
Working with social service agencies in York Region and Simcoe County, PowerStream is providing a comprehensive, year-round emergency financial assistance program to he... more
PowerStream Customers To Receive 10% Rebate On Bills Tue Jan 18 Government’s ‘Ontario Clean Energy Benefit’ Retroactive To Jan. 1, 2011
PowerStream customers will soon be seeing a 10 percent rebate on their bill as the electricity distribution company begins implementing the Ontario Clean Energ... more
PowerStream donates more than $123,000 to the United Way Wed Jan 5 Annual employee campaign continues to benefit communities served by utility
VAUGHAN, ON – Following the completion of another successful annual employee campaign, PowerStream, one of the largest municipally-owned electricity distribution compa... more
Fundraising Efforts Earn PowerStream Award From Heart & Stroke Mon Nov 1 Utility One Of 13 Ontario Organizations To Be Recognized For Their Outstanding Community Support
The Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario has named PowerStream as one of 13 organizations in the province this year that will receive its prestigiou... more
OEB decreases electricity prices across the province Mon Oct 25 Most PowerStream customers to benefit from RPP adjustments
VAUGHAN, ON –- Semi-annual Regulated Price Plan (RPP) pricing adjustments by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) will result in an overall decrease in electricity costs for most PowerStream... more
PowerStream Golf Event Nets Over $63,000 For The United Way Wed Oct 6 Proceeds From Successful Annual Charity Tournament Continue To Increase
PowerStream’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament continues to be one of the most successful fundraising events in Ontario’s electricity industry.The seventh annual tourn... more
PowerStream Named OEA's 'Energy Company of the Year' Tue Sep 21 Cited for Community, Environmental and Customer Communications Initiatives
Recognized for best in class performance in several areas of its business, including community involvement, environmental stewardship and customer communications, PowerStream... more
Future Looking Bright For New PowerStream Business Wed Sep 15 Utility Showcases Its Solar Energy Generation Initiative at Breakfast Event in Barrie
PowerStream showcased its new solar energy generation business at a breakfast event held today at the company’s North Operations Centre by providing those in... more
PowerStream Says Ceiling Fans Can Help Lower Cooling Costs Wed Aug 4 Utility’s ‘Power Down Your Summer Electricity Costs’ campaign continues
PowerStream is “circulating” more information on how customers can be mindful of their electricity use when trying to keep cool over the next few m... more
Understanding Your PowerStream Bill Tue Aug 3 UNDERSTANDING YOURPOWERSTREAM BILL(York Region)
Charges Paid to PowerStream• Distribution rates• Embedded in the “Delivery” line of the bill• Account for only 21% of the total bill• Are amongst the lowest in Ontario&b... more
PowerStream Has A Line On How Customers Should Dry Clothes Tue Jul 20 Utility’s ‘Power Down Your Summer Electricity Costs’ Campaign Continues
PowerStream has a line on how customers can be mindful of their electricity use when doing their laundry over the next few months as the utility continues its... more
PowerStream Receives Special Achievement in GIS Award Fri Jul 16 Electric Utility Recognized By ESRI For Its Exceptional Application of Geospatial Technology
PowerStream received a Special Achievement in GIS Award, Wednesday at the 30th annual ESRI International User Conference held in San Diego, California.
The... more
PowerStream Promoting Energy-Efficient Use of Pool Pumps Mon Jul 12 Utility’s ‘Power Down Your Summer Electricity Costs’ Campaign Continues
PowerStream is encouraging customers to be mindful of how and when they use their pool pumps over the next few months as the utility continues its ‘Power... more
PowerStream Encouraging Customers To 'Power Down' Tue Jul 6 Utility Launches Campaign On Better Managing Summer Electricity Usage
PowerStream launched a public awareness campaign today in an effort to help customers avoid high bills by encouraging them to better manage their summer electricity usage.
In res... more
PowerStream Adds New Transformer Station To Distribution System Fri Jun 25 Station Dedicated in the Name of Former Utility General Manager, Robert Fabro
PowerStream held a dedication ceremony today for a newly-constructed transformer station that is being added to its distribution system to enhance reliability and better s... more
Condition Yourself To Lower Your Air Conditioning Costs Wed May 26 PowerStream Encourages Customers To Better Manage Use Of Their AC Units
In response to recent increases in electricity prices across the province, Ontario’s incoming Harmonized Sales Tax and an expected hotter than average summer, PowerStream... more
OEB Increases Electricity Prices Across The Province Tue Apr 20 Residential Consumption Pricing Threshold Adjusted to 600 kWh For Summer Months
Semi-annual pricing adjustments by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB), a new regulatory charge from the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MEI), combined with a change t... more
PowerStream Recognized Again For Being 'Business of the Year' Fri Apr 16 Utility wins Vaughan Chamber of Commerce award for second time in five years
PowerStream Inc., an electricity distribution company jointly owned by the City of Vaughan, the Town of Markham and the City of Barrie, was named “Business of the Yea... more
PowerStream Opens New Operations Centre To Serve York Region Thu Apr 8 Consolidation Of Two Separate Work Locations Under A Single Roof Expected To Improve Efficiencies
At an official opening event held today at PowerStream’s new South Operations Centre, company officials said they expect their new state-of-the-a... more
PowerStream LEEDing By Example Again With New Ops Centre Thu Apr 8 PowerStream’s new South Operations Centre, now one of three company work locations, serves as another example of the utility’s commitment to both environmental stewardship and providing its customers with safe, efficient and reliable elec... more
Paul Henderson Speaks To PowerStream Staff On The Importance Of Teamwork Thu Apr 8 Canadian Hockey Legend Provides Keynote Address At Official Opening Of Utility’s New Facility
It’s easy to understand why Canadian hockey legend, Paul Henderson, believes good teamwork is a key ingredient in how successful organizations... more
PowerStream Reports 9.1 Percent Reduction For Earth Hour 2010 Tue Apr 6 Utility’s Percentage For Service Territory Slightly Down From Previous Year’s Results
Earth Hour 2010 saw thousands of PowerStream customers, in the nine municipalities served by the electric utility, indicate their willingness to help f... more
PowerStream Reaches New Heights In Environmental Leadership Tue Apr 6 Utility Acknowledged By Peers, Receives EDA’s Environmental Excellence Award
PowerStream, the utility which delivers electricity to several communities located immediately north of Toronto and in Central Ontario, has once again been recognized... more
Time of Use – Richmond Hill is an early adopter Tue Apr 6 The Smart Meters have now been installed in Richmond Hill and we now have the opportunity to control some of the costs of our hydro bills.
There are 3 rates- High or On Peak - $0.093/kwh or about 20 cents / dryer load and 73 cents per wash load- Med... more
PowerStream's Media Line - 905-532-4400 Mon Feb 15 Members of the media with inquiries pertaining to outages, news stories and general requests are encouraged to call PowerStream’s 24/7 media line at 905-532-4400 to speak with a representative from the company’s Corporate Communications D... more
Jim Jones Appointed To PowerStream's Board of Directors Wed Jan 27 Markham Regional Councillor replaces the late Tony Wong on utility’s 13-member Board
PowerStream is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Jones, Regional Councillor for the Town of Markham, to the company’s Board of Directors.
Jone... more
PowerStream Donates More Than $130,000 To The United Way Thu Dec 17 PowerStream Donates More Than $130,000 To The United WaySuccessful employee campaign sees total contribution increase for fifth consecutive year
Following another successful employee campaign, PowerStream, the electricity distribution company which... more
PowerStream Launches 'Smart' Online Time-Of-Use Inquiry Feature Tue Dec 15 Smart meter Consumption Data Now Available For Customers On TOU Pricing
PowerStream customers whose electricity usage is measured by a smart meter and who have been migrated to time-of-use (TOU) rates can now access their smart meter consumption onl... more
Conservation Program's Success Earns Award For PowerStream Tue Dec 1 Electric Utility Recognized For High Percentage Increase In Peaksaver® Sign-Ups PowerStream earned recognition from the Ontario Clean Air Alliance (OCAA) recently for dramatically increasing the number of households participating in its peaksave... more
PowerStream Wins Smart Commute Employer of the Year Award Wed Nov 18 PowerStream Wins Smart Commute Employer of the Year Award Employee vanpool and carpool programs help electric utility earn accolade
PowerStream, an electricity distribution company serving more than 315,000 customers in the Greater Toronto Area... more
PowerStream donates $750,000 to Georgian College Fri Aug 21 Barrie, Ontario/August 20, 2009 – A $750,000 donation by PowerStream to Georgian for its new Centre for Sustainable Technology building at the Barrie Campus is seen as the first step in the company and college forming a partnership that will su... more
York Region will see a decrease in their electricity bills Mon Aug 17 PowerStream’s York Region customers’ electricity bills to decrease Ontario Energy Board approves utility’s 2009 distribution rate application YORK REGION, ON – Effective September 1, PowerStream customers in York Region will s... more
PowerStream employee fights cancer in multiple ways Tue Jun 23 VAUGHAN, ON – When Patrick Guran originally became PowerStream’s Chief Energy Conservation Officer in 2004, he knew that he would be involved in programs and activities that would help save the planet. Little did he know that his journey... more
PowerStream to lead rollout of time-of-use electricity prices Fri May 22 YORK REGION, SIMCOE COUNTY AND BARRIE, ON – Customers of PowerStream will be amongthe first electricity consumers in Ontario to benefit from the province-wide rollout of time-of-use rates. PowerStream will begin migrating customers in the Auror... more
PowerStream conservation program helps to green communities Wed May 20 Evergreen to receive contributions based on new peaksaver® registrationsYORK REGION, ON ~ PowerStream customers signing up for the utility’s peaksaver® conservation program, in addition to receiving a free touch screen programmable ther... more
Price and threshold adjustments to impact hydro bills effective May 1 Fri May 1 Price and threshold adjustments to impact hydro bills effective May 1 YORK REGION, ON – Semi-annual electricity pricing adjustments by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) will result in an increase in hydro costs for most PowerStream customers in Yo... more
PowerStream reports 10 per cent reduction for Earth Hour Sat Mar 28 YORK REGION & SIMCOE COUNTY, ON – Earth Hour 2009 saw thousands of PowerStream customers, in the nine municipalities served by the electric utility, indicate their willingness to help fight climate change by turning off their lights for 60 minu... more
PowerStream encourages participation in Earth Hour Mon Mar 23 Customers being asked to turn off lights for one hour on Saturday night VAUGHAN, ON – In addition to encouraging its customers to turn off their lights this Saturday in support of Earth Hour, PowerStream, the local electrical distribution compa... more
PowerStream helping AMD to save more than just data Fri Mar 20 Technology company expected to save $150,000 in annual electricity costs YORK REGION, ON – AMD (NYSE:AMD), an industry-leading technology company which designs computing and graphics solutions, expects to see a large reduction in their electric... more
PowerStream welcomes introduction of Green Energy Act Tue Feb 24 PowerStream welcomes introduction of Green Energy Act New legislation expected to benefit utility’s customers in Simcoe County & York Region VAUGHAN, ON – PowerStream, the municipally-owned electricity distribution company which serves mo... more
Municipalities complete merger of Barrie Hydro-PowerStream Mon Jan 5 Municipalities complete merger of Barrie Hydro-PowerStream Utility is now the second largest local electricity distribution company in Ontario BARRIE, MARKHAM & VAUGHAN, ON – The municipalities of Barrie, Markham and Vaughan have completed th... more
PowerStream donates $100,000 to the United Way Fri Dec 19 YORK REGION, ON – PowerStream, York Region’s largest electricity distribution company, demonstrated today once again why it is a company committed to making a difference to the communities its serves, by donating $100,000 to United Way of... more
PowerStream helps small businesses cut costs and conserve energy Wed Dec 3 New program offers up to $1,000 in free energy-efficient upgrades YORK REGION, ON – PowerStream, the local utility which provides electricity distribution services in Aurora, Markham, Richmond Hill and Vaughan, has partnered with the Ontario Po... more
Power Savings Blitz From PowerStream Wed Oct 15 Power Savings Blitz is an energy conservation program offered by PowerStream, in partnership with the Ontario Power Authority. This program provides small businesses with up to $1,000 in free* energy-efficient lighting and equipment upgrades –... more
Municipalities approve Barrie Hydro-PowerStream merger Thu Oct 2 BARRIE, MARKHAM & VAUGHAN, ON – The Councils of the Town of Markham, the City of Barrie and the City of Vaughan have all endorsed an agreement which will merge PowerStream, an electricity distribution company jointly owned by the City of Vaugha... more
PowerStream golf tournament nets over $26,000 for United Way Wed Sep 24 Proceeds earned at annual event marks successful start to employee campaign YORK REGION, ON – Following a successful day on the links recently at its Annual Charity Golf Tournament, PowerStream, the local electricity distribution company which... more
Hydro utilities reach pre-merger agreements with Unions Wed Sep 3 Barrie Hydro and PowerStream work out key issues with PWU and IBEW SIMCOE COUNTY & YORK REGION, ON – The Power Workers’ Union (PWU) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) have successfully reached agreements with B... more
Proposed merger of Barrie Hydro and PowerStream Tue Aug 26 Proposed merger of Barrie Hydro and PowerStream expected to save in excess of $5 million annually Merger would help reduce upward pressure on distribution rates SIMCOE COUNTY & YORK REGION, ON – A business case analysis conducted by KPMG on a p... more
Summer heat wave causes electricity system to break a sweat Wed Jul 9 YORK REGION, ON – As outside temperatures with the humidex climbed to nearly 40 degrees Tuesday, PowerStream, along with several other utilities in the province, activated thousands of customers’ peaksaver® load control devices for th... more
PowerStream earns industry recognition for health & safety Fri Jun 20 YORK REGION, ON – Recognition by the electricity industry of PowerStream’s achievements in health and safety were highlighted during the company’s shareholders’ annual general meeting held Wednesday at the utility’s head... more
PowerStream announces ‘3 ways to save you money’ campaign Tue May 27 PowerStream announces ‘3 ways to save you money’ campaign Utility rolls out residential conservation programs that can make a difference YORK REGION, ON – As electricity consumers across the province participate in Ontario’s f... more
PowerStream employees help charity in a ‘BIG’ way Tue May 20 PowerStream employees help charity in a ‘BIG’ way More than $11,000 in funds raised for the Heart and Stroke Foundation YORK REGION, ON – It could be said that big things were happening in York Region last week with staff from Power... more
PowerStream employees help charity in a ‘BIG’ way Tue May 20 PowerStream employees help charity in a ‘BIG’ way More than $11,000 in funds raised for the Heart and Stroke Foundation YORK REGION, ON – It could be said that big things were happening in York Region last week with staff from Power... more
PowerStream employees help charity in a ‘BIG’ way Tue May 20 PowerStream employees help charity in a ‘BIG’ way More than $11,000 in funds raised for the Heart and Stroke Foundation YORK REGION, ON – It could be said that big things were happening in York Region last week with staff from Power... more
PowerStream employees help charity in a ‘BIG’ way Tue May 20 PowerStream employees help charity in a ‘BIG’ way More than $11,000 in funds raised for the Heart and Stroke Foundation YORK REGION, ON – It could be said that big things were happening in York Region last week with staff from Power... more
PowerStream encourages participation in Energy Conservation Week Wed May 14 PowerStream encourages participation in Energy Conservation Week Conservation focused events and activities planned for the last week in May YORK REGION, ON – PowerStream, the local utility which provides electricity distribution services in... more
PowerStream encourages participation in Energy Conservation Week Wed May 14 PowerStream encourages participation in Energy Conservation Week Conservation focused events and activities planned for the last week in May YORK REGION, ON – PowerStream, the local utility which provides electricity distribution services in Au... more
PowerStream encourages participation in Energy Conservation Week Tue May 13 PowerStream encourages participation in Energy Conservation Week Conservation focused events and activities planned for the last week in May YORK REGION, ON – PowerStream, the local utility which provides electricity distribution services in Au... more
PowerStream and Barrie Hydro discussing merger Wed Apr 30 YORK REGION, ON –- PowerStream Inc., the local electricity distribution company owned by the City of Vaughan and the Town of Markham which also serves customers in Aurora and Richmond Hill, has agreed to negotiate a non-binding Letter of Intent... more
Electricity charges adjusted for PowerStream customers Thu Apr 24 Electricity charges adjusted for PowerStream customers Residential consumption pricing threshold lowered to 600 kWh for summer months YORK REGION, ON –- The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) recently announced that the Regulated Price Plan (RPP) two t... more
PowerStream’s conservation programs having substantial impact Wed Apr 2 Conservation programs delivered over a three-year period by local electric utility PowerStream to residential and business customers in Aurora, Markham, Richmond Hill and Vaughan have saved a total of 59.7 million kilowatt-hours(kWh), enough electric... more
PowerStream reports 4.85 per cent reduction for Earth Hour Mon Mar 31 YORK REGION, ON – During Earth Hour, thousands of PowerStream customers in Aurora, Markham, ichmond Hill and Vaughan indicated their willingness to help fight climate change by turning off their lights to reduce their electricity consumption.... more
Local athletes and PowerStream ‘Going for the Gold’ in 2008 Wed Mar 26 Click Here to View Photos Aspiring Olympians awarded bursaries at official opening of new head office YORK REGION, ON – While athletes around the world continue to train for what they hope will result in gold medals at this year’s Olympi... more
PowerStream’s head office looks to create a first in York Region Wed Mar 26 Click Here to view Photos Local utility officially opens facility targeting to be LEED® gold certified YORK REGION, ON - Local electricity distributor PowerStream celebrated the official opening of its new, energy-efficient head office today. Th... more
Small Aurora Business Plays Big Role in Conservation Tue Feb 26 YORK REGION, ON – Efforts made this past year by local Auroran and True Value Hardware owner, Michael Evans to reduce his business’s electricity use earned him recognition today from PowerStream and the Ontario Power Authority (OPA). As... more
PowerStream relocates to new energy-efficient head office Mon Feb 4 PowerStream’s new corporate head office facility, an energy-efficient building located at 161 Cityview Boulevard in Vaughan, officially opened for business today following a four-day process to vacate two other office locations and move the wor... more
PowerStream customer wins electric bike in peaksaver® contest Mon Jan 28 YORK REGION, ON – Prashanth Dinavahi of Markham is one PowerStream customer who now has more reason to look forward to the end of winter after winning the grand prize, a Trek 7100 hybrid electric bike, in a contest held recently by the local el... more
PowerStream joins other utilities in providing ‘Winter Warmth’ Thu Jan 3 YORK REGION,ON – PowerStream and the United Way of York Region are pleased to announce that the local electricity distribution company today has joined several other utilities in offering the Winter Warmth program, an initiative which provides... more
PowerStream customers cash in on ‘Summer Savings’ Fri Dec 21 Nearly 50,000 receive electricity bill credits totaling more than $900,000 YORK REGION, ON – This past summer, thousands of PowerStream customers did their part to help reduce the strain on Ontario’s electricity grid and in doing so were... more
Electricity Retrofit Incentive Program (ERIP) Fri Nov 16 New PowerStream conservation initiative targets businesses PowerStream introduced a new conservation program today that provides financial incentives to business customers who are able to reduce their electricity consumption by implementing equipment... more
PowerStream divests its excess fibre-optic assets Fri Oct 26 YORK REGION, ON - PowerStream Inc. announced today that it has sold its excess fibreoptic assets and related contracts to Atria Networks LP.as part of the transaction, PowerStream will retain the fibre infrastructure required to support its current... more
PowerStream customers to see electricity price decreases Mon Oct 15 PowerStream customers to see electricity price decreases along with harmonized distribution rates on November 1 YORK REGION, ON – PowerStream residential and low-volume customers currently on the Ontario Energy Board’s (OEB) Regulated... more
Electricity Retail Agents Do Not Represent PowerStream Mon Sep 10 Local utility reminds customers not to be misled when signing contracts PowerStream, the local utility which provides electricity distribution services to homes and businesses in Aurora, Markham, Richmond Hill and Vaughan, is reminding customers th... more
PowerStream Customers To Have Uniform Distribution Rates Following OEB Approval Mon Aug 13 PowerStream customers to have uniform distribution rates following OEB approval of harmonization application In a recent decision and order issued by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB), an application by PowerStream to harmonize base electricity distrib... more
Astronaut Helps PowerStream Launch Conservation Programs Mon Jul 9 Canadian astronaut Dr. Roberta Bondar was involved in a launch of a different sort today as the local electricity utility PowerStream, in conjunction with the Ontario Power Authority (OPA), introduced two new conservation programs to area customers &... more
PowerStream donates $400,000 to Markham Stouffville Hospital Tue Apr 17 It could be said that Markham Stouffville Hospital Corporation (the Hospital) has a stronger ‘current connection’, thanks to a $400,000 pledge from PowerStream Inc., York Region’s largest electricity distribution company. “As... more
PowerStream lights the way in social housing conservation Thu Apr 5 Company donates 2,600 energy efficient light bulbs The lights at the Observatory Towers social housing complex in Richmond Hill are about to shine a little longer, and at less cost. PowerStream Inc., York Region’s largest electricity distribut... more
PowerStream and Rodan Energy launch Demand Response program Wed Feb 7 York Region, ON, Canada, February 7, 2007 - PowerStream Inc., in partnership with Rodan Energy & Metering Solutions Inc., is launching a Demand Response (DR) program to deliver electricity load management programs to PowerStream's customers while i... more
PowerStream donates over $50,000 to United Way Wed Jan 17 Company's total contribution since 2004 almost $100,000 Employee campaign targets were exceeded for the second year in a row as PowerStream Inc., York Region's largest electricity distribution company, donated over $50,000 to the United Way.... more
PowerStream launches school program on Energy Conservation Tue Jan 16 Initial pilot to reach 1,200 grade five students and their families Approximately 1,200 grade five students and their families will be participating in an innovative and comprehensive education program over the next few months that will provide them... more
Installation of Smart Meters to begin early in 2007 Fri Jan 12 PowerStream will be initiating the first phase of a smart meter deployment plan early in 2007 with approximately 80,000 units being installed at customer locations in Markham and Richmond Hill by the end of that year.Subsequent phases of the de... more
PowerStream sells water heater rental business Thu Dec 21 In a move designed to streamline company operations and help providegreater focus on its core business of electricity distribution, PowerStream has agreed to sell its water heater rental business to The Consumers' Waterheater Income Fund (Consume... more
tis the season for conservation and safety Sat Dec 9 Decorating the home during the holiday season can increase electricity bills more than people realize. However, choosing festive LED lights over traditional incandescent decorations can keep energy costs down. One dollar typically buys 15 days of hol... more
PowerStream Recalls Seasonal LED Lights Sat Nov 25 YORK REGION, ON – As a result of a product safety alert issued today by Ontario’s Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), PowerStream has decided to recall the 36-bulb seasonal LED light strings the company distributed at several exchange even... more
PowerStream launches pilot peaksaverTM conservation program Mon Nov 20 PowerStream launches pilot peaksaverTM conservation program Initiative enables utility and participating customers to manage energy consumption remotely PowerStream customers are being invited to participate in a pilot conservation program which will... more
PowerStream Endorses Ontario’s Lifting of Transfer Tax Fri Oct 20 powerStream gave its endorsement today of the Ontario government's announcement on Wednesday of a key policy change that will encourage further consolidation within the electricity distribution sector and provide further benefit to electricity consum... more
PowerStream Expands its "Watt Reader" Loan Program Sun Oct 15 After completing a successful pilot earlier this year at the City of Vaughan’s Maple
Library, PowerStream announced today that it has expanded its Watt Reader Loan Program so that it is now available to the public at all library branches in Vaughan... more
New Wind Turbine Generates opportunities for companies to work together Thu Sep 21 Zanchin Automotive Group, along with its project partners PowerStream Inc. and Indigo Wind Energy Systems Inc., are demonstrating leadership in conservation by working together to bring about the first commercial-scale wind turbine generator energy i... more
Successful Conservation Program for Businesses Extended Thu Sep 14 PowerStream announced today that due to the success of its powerWISE® Business Incentive Program, the company had decided to extend the timelines for participation in the conservation initiative into 2007. The program, which originally was only to be... more
12-hour power outage for PowerStream customers in the Kleinburg area. Mon Sep 11 A collision by a dump truck with a hydro pole early Friday afternoon at the intersection of Highway 27 and Major MacKenzie Drive resulted in a 12-hour power outage for PowerStream customers in the Kleinburg area.
The power failure began around 1:3... more
Company hits 225,000 customer milestone Tue Aug 22 PowerStream Inc., the utility which delivers electrical power to residences and businesses in Aurora, Markham, Richmond Hill and Vaughan, continues to experience tremendous customer growth as the company recently surpassed the 225,000 milestone for t... more
Conserving Electricity During a Heat Wave Thu Jul 20 Six of Ontario's largest local electricity distribution companies, cooperatively delivering energy conservation programs under the powerWISE® name, are advising customers on ways to save electricity and money without compromising comfort during the s... more
PowerStream Launches New Service to Facilitate Power Outage Communications Tue Jun 27 YORK REGION, ON – PowerStream has launched a new service designed to provide customers with a quick and efficient way of accessing and reporting information on power outages. By simply calling 1-877-777-3810 or visiting the company’s website at www.p... more
Customers to Receive Free Light Bulbs for Making "Every Kilowatt Count" Thu May 25 YORK REGION, ON - PowerStream customers are expected to line up at several Home Hardware stores between May 25 - June 2,2006 to redeem coupons and receive a free energy efficient light bulb as part of the local electricity utility's launch of the pro... more
PowerStream Receives "Business of The Year Award" Thu Apr 6 PowerStream Inc., an electricity distribution company jointly owned by the City of Vaughan and the Town of Markham, was named “Business of the Year” Wednesday evening at an awards banquet held by one of the Chamber of Commerce organizations that oper... more
PowerStream Broke Ground Friday On A New Head Office Facility Fri Mar 31 PowerStream broke ground Friday on a new head office facility which, when completed in 2007, will be one of the most energy-efficient buildings in Canada. Consistent with the local electricity distribution company’s commitment to help build a cultur... more
IESO Schedules Voltage Reduction Test for January 19, 2006 Sat Jan 21 (Jan 13 -06)Although not expected to negatively affect any electricity consumers,
PowerStream is notifying customers of two province-wide voltage reduction tests planned by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) for January 19, 2006.
As... more
Vaughan citizens borrow Watt Readers from Maple Library Mon Dec 19 PowerStream Inc. and Vaughan Public Libraries team up to let Vaughan citizens borrow Watt Readers from Maple Library.
PowerStream Inc. has partnered with Vaughan Public Libraries to put household energy measurement into the hands of Vaughan resident... more
Program offers Large Business Customers up to $50,000 for Conservation Thu Dec 1 PowerStream Inc. launched a new initiative today which will provide large business customers within its service territory the opportunity to receive up to $50,000 for implementing conservation projects.
The powerWISE® Business Incentive Program wi... more
1000 trucks roll out money-saving energy conservation tips Mon Nov 21 (Nov7)Utility vehicles attract attention daily as they provide services in their communities across Ontario, so six of the province's largest electricity distribution companies are going to use 1000 of their service vehicles to promote powerWISE and... more
PowerStream’s Purchase of Aurora Hydro Completed Tue Nov 15 (Nov1)Electricity distribution consumers in Aurora became customers of PowerStream Inc. today, as the agreement between the utility and Town of Aurora for the purchase of Aurora Hydro Connections Ltd. officially closed.
“This is a tremendous day f... more
Lighten Your Electricity Bill Discount Coupon Program Mon Nov 14 (Oct31)PowerStream is now providing residential customers with money-saving coupons redeemable at Canadian Tire for in-store discounts on several energy-efficient products including compact fluorescent lights (CFL's), ceiling fans, outdoor and indoor... more
CUSTOMERS SEEING BENEFITS FROM POWERSTREAM MERGER Mon Oct 31 Electricity customers of PowerStream Inc. may soon begin to realize some
more benefits from the 2004 merger of the three former utilities which created the company. PowerStream, the largest local distribution electricity company in York Region, has... more
POWERSTREAM’S PURCHASE OF AURORA HYDRO Tue Sep 20 The sale of Aurora Hydro Connections Ltd. to PowerStream Inc. moved one
step closer Monday as the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) issued its decision allowing the purchase to proceed. The transaction is now expected to close on or before November 1, 2005... more
POWERSTREAM HITS 200,000 CUSTOMER MILESTONE Wed Jul 20 PowerStream Inc., the utility which delivers electrical power to residences and businesses in Markham, Richmond Hill and Vaughan, has now surpassed the 200,000 milestone for the number of customers served within its service territory.
“We continue t... more
