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Utilities Kingston provides customer-focused and cost-effective multi-utility services in Kingston, Ontario, including safe and reliable electricity distribution services to 28,000 customers in Central Kingston on behalf of Kingston Hydro.
Employees maintain and operate:
- 5,184 distribution poles
- 2,315 inline transformers and 34 substation transformers that transfer and step-down electricity
- 16 distribution substations
- 691 kilometres of overhead wire and underground conductor.
In 2023, we delivered 663 million kWh of electricity to our customers.
While the service area is operated by the employees of Utilities Kingston, Kingston Hydro holds the Ontario Energy Board license to distribute electricity in Central Kingston. It owns the wires, poles, transformers and meters that bring electricity from the provincial electricity transmission grid to your door and charges OEB-approved rates designed to cover its ongoing capital and operational costs plus a reasonable deemed rate of return.
Recent news - electricity
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🌈 Celebrate Pride Month in Kingston
June 2, 2026June is Pride Month!
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Planned power outage affecting areas near Queen’s University on June 3
May 27, 2026Our crew will complete planned infrastructure upgrades to ensure a reliable power supply for our customers.
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Safety tips for Powerline Safety Week and beyond
May 11, 2026The distance from a deadly powerline contact is closer than you think. During Powerline Safety Week, we want to remind you of vital powerline safety tips to protect yourself and others.
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Tree Trimming Program Underway: April–November 2026
May 5, 2026Tree trimming helps maintain safe and reliable electricity in Kingston. Utilities Kingston is continuing its commitment to community safety and reliable electricity service through its annual Vegetation Management Program. This program began in late April and continues through November 30, 2026.
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Electricity periods and tiers for May 1
May 1, 2026Summer Time of Use (TOU) hours and Tiered program electricity thresholds are in effect from May 1 - October 31.
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