Previous Years
2009 Hydro promotes safety with Back it Up campaign (December 7, 2009) (December 7, 2009) Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro educating children on electrical safety (November 17, 2009) (November 17, 2009) takeCHARGE Energy Efficiency Week is Here! November 14th – 20th , 2009 (November 13, 2009) (November 13, 2009) Holyrood Generating Station presented with Safety Award (October 19, 2009) (October 19, 2009) Contractor electrical contacts a concern for utilities (October 6, 2009) (October 6, 2009) Save energy and money with takeCHARGE Energy Savers (September 23, 2009) (September 23, 2009) Dedication of Province’s First Commercial-scale Wind Project (September 16, 2009) (September 16, 2009) Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro to upgrade the distribution system in Labrador City (July 21, 2009) (July 21, 2009) takeCHARGE Energy Savers are here! (June 11, 2009) (June 11, 2009) Media Advisory: takeCHARGE Energy Savers are here (June 10, 2009) (June 10, 2009) Hydro investing $57 million in the provincial electricity system in 2009 (June 10, 2009) (June 10, 2009) Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro announces service changes at its Happy Valley-Goose Bay office (April 23, 2009) (April 23, 2009) Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro files for decrease in electricity rates (April 16, 2009) (April 16, 2009) Hydro switching to cleaner fuel at Holyrood Generating Station (March 31, 2009) (March 31, 2009)
2008 Hydro launches children's safety book (December 4, 2008) Saving Energy Starts Here (November 13, 2008) New Energy Initiatives for Coastal Labrador Announced During Ministerial Tour of Northern Labrador (October 6, 2008) Thieves put life on the line stealing copper from electrical equipment (September 11, 2008) Hydro files 20-Year Capital Plan with the Public Utilities Board (August 12, 2008) Hydro investing $52.8 million in the provincial electricity system in 2008 (July 22, 2008) Hydro continues field work for the proposed Lower Churchill Project (June 16, 2008) Hydro appeals to public for assistance after sabotaged pole found in Happy Valley-Goose Bay (May 23, 2008) Hydro files updated Fuel Price Projection with the PUB for the Rate Stabilization Plan (April 16, 2008) Hydro continues public consultations on the proposed Lower Churchill Project (March 5, 2008) Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, Emera Inc. and Nova Scotia Power Inc. sign MOU to explore options for lower Churchill power (January 14, 2008)
2007 Hydro signs power purchase agreement for Fermeuse wind project (December 12, 2007) Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro pledges $250,000 for the Seniors Resource Centre (December 11, 2007) Hydro files 2008 electricity rates for Labrador Interconnected Customers (December 11, 2007) Media Advisory: New Safety, Health and Wellness Community Partnership to be Launched with the Seniors Resource Centre (December 11, 2007) Holiday Lightswitch Officially Launched (November 27, 2007) Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, Hydro-Québec and Iron Ore Company of Canada reach an agreement to supply electricity to three northern Québec communities (November 15, 2007) Media Advisory (November 15, 2007) SAVE Energy Event coming to Burin and Labrador West (September 27, 2007) Economic Self-Reliance and Environmental Sustainability Cornerstones of the Province’s Energy Plan (September 11, 2007) Bay d'Espoir powers the province for over 40 years (August 14, 2007) Hydro Planning to Invest Over $45 Million in Province’s Electrical System in 2008 (August 13, 2007) Hydro begins further field investigation work for the Lower Churchill Project (July 26, 2007) Government Announces Details of the Labrador Coastal Electricity Rebate (June 29, 2007) Government to Create New Energy Corporation (May 31, 2007) Unplanned Power Outage Advisory (May 22, 2007) Island electricity consumers will see a rate decrease in July (April 19, 2007) Hydro selects consultants to provide engineering support services to the Lower Churchill Project (March 21, 2007) Hydro Continues to Explore Market Access Options for Lower Churchill Power (February 6, 2007) Hydro welcomes province’s decision on Lower Churchill Project EA (January 26, 2007) Hydro developing wind-hydrogen-diesel system for isolated communites (January 18, 2007) Hydro finalizes power purchase agreement for St. Lawrence Wind Project (January 5, 2007)
2006 More Clean Energy for Newfoundland (December 14, 2006) Hydro re-files general rate application - Electricity customers will now see minor changes in 2007 rates (December 8, 2006) Hydro issues RFP for engineering support services for the Lower Churchill Project (December 5, 2006) Environmental Assessment Process Initiated for Lower Churchill Project (December 1, 2006) Public Utilities Board Announces Postponement of Hydro's General Rate Application (October 31, 2006) Government to Contribute to Hydro's Industrial Rate Stabilization Plan (October 5, 2006) Hydro announces it will issue a second RFP for additional wind power (October 2, 2006) Hydro announces outcome of Wind Generation Request for Proposals (October 2, 2006) Hydro files General Rate Application for 2007 electricity rates with the Public Utilities Board (August 3, 2006) Hydro Requests System Impact Assessment for transmission of Lower Churchill power into Ontario (July 31, 2006) Department of Natural Resources Announces Wind Monitoring Program to Proceed in Labrador (June 28, 2006) Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro's Hydrowise Energy Conservation School Pilot Program Receives Pinnacle Award (May 26, 2006) Newfoundland and Labrador will lead Lower Churchill development (May 8, 2006) Rising Oil Prices Cause Increase in Rate Stabilization Plan Adjustment for Electricity Consumers on Island (April 12, 2006) Hydro Receives Strong Response to First Phase of Wind Generation RFP (February 14, 2006) Public Advisory - All Island Electricity Consumers (January 23, 2006) Premier Williams and Minister Byrne direct Hydro to apply for transmission access with HQ Trans Energie (January 20, 2006) Hydro will burn cleaner fuel at its Holyrood Thermal Generating Station (January 20, 2006) Public Advisory - Bay d'Espoir Area (January 16, 2006)
2005 Hydro will invest $42 million in the electrical system in 2006 (December 9, 2005) Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro Announces 25MW Wind Generation RFP (December 5, 2005) Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro Announces Plans for Competitive Wind Generation RFP (October 27, 2005) Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro Restructures to Pursue New Business Opportunities and Expanded Mandate (October 7, 2005) Hydro Planning to Invest Over $42 Million in 2006 in Province's Electrical System (September 1, 2005) Premier Williams announces results of phase one of Expression of Interests process (August 8, 2005) Premier announces appointment of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro CEO (July 22, 2005) Hydro Releases 5th Environmental Performance Report (June 22, 2005) Hydro Advises of Possible Water Release in Bay d'Espoir Area (May 20, 2005) Hydro Receives North American Environmental Award (April 5, 2005) Hydro will donate over $10,000 to the Red Cross (April 2, 2005) Hydro sponsors new energy conservation program (April 2, 2005) Hydro invests $42 million in provincial electrical system (April 2, 2005)
2004 Hydro and Climate Change Education Centre Partner (December 7, 2004) Rising World Oil Prices Cause Increase (October 18, 2004) Hydro Receives Environment Award (October 15, 2004) Break in at Hydro’s Oxen Pond Terminal Station (October 1, 2004) Hydro Seeks Public Input (September 8, 2004) Hydro Issues Warning (August 10, 2004) Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro Invests $3.9 Million (July 29, 2004) Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro Receives Approval (June 11, 2004) Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro Achieves (May 31, 2004)
2003 Granite Canal Hydroelectric Generating Station on-stream (August 25, 2003) Hydro files revision to General Rate Application (August 12, 2003) Customer Service Figures (July 8, 2003) Hydro Announces Service Changes (July 3, 2003) Hydro Provides Further Clarification (May 23, 2003) New Sources of Electricity (May 21, 2003) Hydro Investing Over $33 Million (April 29, 2003) Hydro Launches New Energy Education (April 25, 2003) Hydro Reducing Temporary Work (March 26, 2003) Fuel Prices Soar (March 18, 2003) Badger Relief Fund (March 7, 2003)
2002 Great Harbour Deep (October 30, 2002) Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro Receives Final Approval (August 22, 2002)