Newfoundland Labrador Hydro
Hydro Place, 500 Columbus Drive A1B 0C9 St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Canada

A line trip has caused an outage for some customers in Labrador City this morning. Crews are investigating.

ADVISORY: PLANNED OUTAGES IN UPPER LAKE MELVILLE Hydro would like to advise its customers in Town of Happy Valley - Goose Bay , Mud Lake, Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation and Town of North West River that there will be a planned outage to the area on Sunday, May 30, 2021 from approximately 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The outage is needed so that we can safely complete work to expand the Happy Valley terminal station, which will help increase the amount of electricity available for new ...and existing customers in the area. At this time, we would also like to advise customers in the area that a second outage related to this work (required for approximately 10 hrs) is currently being planned for some time in late August or early September. Details on this outage will be available on our website, Facebook and Twitter and shared with customers as soon as the schedule has been finalized. The gas turbine that serves as a backup generator for the area will unfortunately not be able to be used during these outages because the terminal station equipment needed to operate the gas turbine must be disconnected as part of the station yard expansion work. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank our customers in Upper Lake Melville for your understanding as we complete this important work. This is part of our annual maintenance program, which involves planned preventative and corrective maintenance and upgrades on electricity equipment across the province, as well as larger capital projects. Generation and transmission equipment is sometimes required to be removed from service for periods of time in order to complete work. Hydro makes every effort to schedule planned outages so that impacts to customers are minimized. For outage information any time, visit www.nlhydro.com/outages, call us at 1-888-737-1296, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. This advisory is part of Hydro’s commitment to keeping customers informed about the electricity system. https://bit.ly/33CWnY3

We're hearing reports from some customers who have received a notification in error, about planned outages in their communities today. Please note that the only outage planned for Hydro customers today is in St. Alban's, from 9-11AM. We are looking into the issue and working to resolve it as soon as possible. We apologize for any confusion to our customers.... For information about planned outages anytime, visit nlhydro.com/outages or call us at 1-888-737-1296.

REMINDER: There will be a planned outage affecting some customers in Happy Valley-Goose Bay tomorrow morning (Saturday, May 8 ) from 7AM-10AM, while we carry out important work in the area. For a detailed list of the streets and areas included in this outage, please visit our website: https://bit.ly/3f3Ksba. Thank you for your understanding while we complete this work. Stay safe everyone.

Hydro is a proud supporter of the Heart & Stroke Heart Smart Kids program. During #mentalhealthweek, be sure to check out some of the great resources and activities available on their website that are designed to help kids learn about heart, brain and mental health. https://hskids.ca/hsk-at-home/big-worries/

Power was restored to Mary’s Harbour.

Customers in Labrador, please be advised this equipment work is no longer proceeding and there is no increased risk of power interruption.

Crews are still investigating the cause of the current outage in Mary’s Harbour. Thanks for your patience this evening.

Congratulations to Andrew Toope, line worker in Port Saunders, who has received the Canadian Red Cross Rescuer Award! When he happened upon a car accident this summer, Andrew's courage and incredible actions helped save a life. We are so proud to have him on the Hydro team!

Our customers in Lab West & Lab East are advised that equipment work is commencing this weekend in Churchill Falls. Although unlikely - the potential does exist for a customer outage on Sat. Nov 7th. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/32ctjGD

November 25th marks the start of the Purple Ribbon Campaign to raise awareness & prevent violence against women in NL. We're talking with employees about the importance of this campaign & how to get involved and we're encouraging all to wear a purple ribbon in support.

We're excited to be taking these ChargePoint #EV fast chargers out of their crates this week! Over the next few months, we’ll be installing them at 14 sites along the TCH as part of the new provincial fast-charging network for #electricvehicles. Construction is now underway - stay tuned for updates or visit nlhydro.com/electricvehicles for more info. #RoadTripReady

UPDATE - Planned Outage, St. Anthony & Surrounding Area While attempting to restore power to customers this morning as part of the planned outage for St. Anthony and surrounding area, the crew experienced some issues which delayed restoration. The crew is on site working to resolve the issue. At this time, the revised expected restoration time is 12:00 p.m. (noon). ... We apologize for the delay this morning and thank you for your patience as we work to safely restore power as quickly as possible. For updates visit nlhydro.com/outages or call us at 1-888-737-1296. Stay safe everyone.

With the very strong winds over the past few days, some areas may experience flickering power due to temporary salt contamination. What's salt contamination? Read on to learn how it affects electricity equipment. https://bit.ly/2PF91OK

UPDATE - 11:15 A.M.: Following further investigation this morning, crews also found a tree that had fallen on the line due to the high winds last night. Crews are on site making repairs and expect to have power restored by noon. Thanks for your continued patience as crews work to resolve the issues as quickly as possible.

High winds can cause damage to power lines and electrical equipment. If you see a downed line stay back and call 911. Always assume a power line dangling or on the ground is live. #nlwx #staysafe

In advance of stormy weather, remember to charge up your devices so you can continue to get the info you need. To report power outages or emergencies, call us at 1-888-737-1296 or visit nlhydro.com/outages for updates. #nlwx #Teddy

With high winds and rain from #Teddy in the forecast, we know you're counting on us. We're taking extra steps to be ready. We're monitoring the system closely, testing equipment and mobilizing crews. Stay safe everyone. #nlwx

With stormy weather from #Teddy on the way for some areas, we're preparing and have crews ready to respond. Make sure you're prepared too. Learn more on our website: http://bit.ly/2sr1Dir #nlwx

High winds and rain expected from #Teddy have the potential to cause downed trees, power lines and power outages. Please stay safe and make sure you're prepared for possible outages with these quick tips. #nlwx

Would you know what to do to keep yourself and others safe if your vehicle came into contact with a downed power line? https://bit.ly/2GahCqv

We're so happy to support this important project with Nature Newfoundland and Labrador. If you're heading out for some birdwatching or just to enjoy nature, make your experience a safe one with these helpful tips: https://nlhydro.com//stay-safe-while-birdwatching-and-enj/

Our teams have been busy making necessary upgrades to our electricity equipment around the province as part of Hydro's annual capital program. This crew recently completed work on the transmission line poles from Peter's Barren to Plum Point on the Northern Peninsula. Read more about our inspection and refurbishment process for wooden power line poles: https://bit.ly/343q0kd

Ready for hunting season? Don’t forget there are thousands of kilometers of power lines, poles, and stations throughout the province, many in remote areas. Here are some reminders to ensure you enjoy a happy and safe season. http://bit.ly/2LNxGPu

It's #WorldEVDay! Learn how Hydro is taking steps to make #ElectricVehicle use more accessible in NL with our network of 14 fast chargers: https://bit.ly/3fjF1Ub

Have fun and be safe this Labour Day long weekend. If you're planning to spend some time on the water, here are some boating safety tips from Canadian Red Cross . https://bit.ly/3h0t3z4

The Labour Day long weekend is almost here! If you're enjoying the outdoors, please make safety the first priority for you, your family and friends. Remember, don't venture too close to dams, reservoirs and other hydroelectric structures. https://bit.ly/2Zk5Kub

Hydro has 70 terminal stations that contain critical electrical equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, and protection & control relays and equipment required to reliably and safely operate the electrical grid. In 2020, we're continuing necessary refurbishments at various terminal stations. At the station in Wabush, we're completing upgrades to the DC system, as well as to the supervisory control and data acquisition systems, where the work included prepping and terminating approximately 1,200 wires!