Toronto Hydro

Spring is the perfect time for a home refresh, and upgrading to a heat pump could pay off in more ways than you expect. 💐

We’re giving away SIX chances to win $5,000 toward a new heat pump.

Connect with a Toronto Hydro energy coaching expert before July 31, 2026 to:
- Explore heat pump options tailored to your home
- Learn about offers and rebates that you may qualify for
- See how programs like the City of Toronto’s Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) can support your upgrade with low-interest financing
- Be automatically entered for a chance to WIN!
Learn more about our heat pump contest: torontohydro.com/heatpumpcontest



🎁 Six (6) $5,000 cash prizes toward a heat pump
📝 One (1) entry per household
🎲 Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries
🏠 Open to legal residents of Toronto (18+)
🧠 Skill-testing question required
⏰ Contest closes July 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
🔍 How to enter: Complete an energy coaching session with Toronto Hydro
🔥 How to claim prize: Winners must install a heat pump and submit proof of installation by November 30, 2026
🔗 Full contest rules: torontohydro.com/heatpumpcontestrules

Powerline on your car? This is NOT the time to “just step out.” ⚠️

Stay inside and call 911 — the ground around it may be electrified.

If you must exit due to immediate danger, there’s a safe way to do it.

▶️ Watch to learn how to respond.

Powerlines are often overhead — and it’s easy to underestimate how close is too close when working outdoors.

Recent insights show that only 1 in 6 Torontonians know the safe distance from overhead powerlines.

When working outdoors:

- Stay at least 3 metres away from overhead powerlines
- Keep your ladders, tools and equipment the same distance away
- Always look up before you start

Understanding safe distances can help prevent serious injuries and fatalities.

Powerlines run through Toronto’s streets, laneways and backyards — and recent insights show that half of Torontonians don’t know how far back to stay from downed powerlines.

May 11–17 is Powerline Safety Week, and we’re reminding Torontonians what to do if you see a downed powerline:

- Stay at least 10 metres back (about the length of a school bus)
- Never touch or try to move it
- Report it by calling 911

Always treat downed powerlines as live.

Learn more: torontohydro.com/powerlinesafety

Morning sun, evening storm — classic Toronto. ☀️🌧️

Toronto weather can change fast. Being prepared means having what you need at home, just in case you’re without power for up to 72 hours.

This Emergency Preparedness Week, take the 72-hour challenge and think about how your household would manage without power for up to 3 days:

✅ Do your emergency essentials make sense for the season?
✅ If you live in a condo or apartment, could you stay put if elevators are down?
✅ If you live in a house, is your basement protected during heavy rain?

An emergency kit is a good place to start. Explore our Emergency Preparedness Hub for tips, checklists and guides to help you get prepared year-round:
http://spr.ly/6189BBmsbb

We’re also running an contest on Instagram. Visit http://spr.ly/6180BBmsbj and check our pinned post to enter. Contest closes May 11, 2026.

Rules: http://spr.ly/6181BBmsbd

Celebrating our 115th birthday by looking at where we started and where we are today.

Over the past 115 years, our crews have adapted to new tools, our trucks have evolved into a more sustainable fleet and our equipment has advanced to improve safety and reliability.

While much has changed since our early days, one thing remains the same: a strong commitment to serving Toronto. This video reflects both the progress we’ve made and the people who made it possible.

Learn more about our journey: torontohydro.com/ourhistory