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
- 2,306 inline and 34 substation transformers that transfer and step-down electricity
- 16 distribution substations
- 691 kilometres of overhead wire and underground conductor.
In 2022, we delivered 706 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.
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Conserve water, save money: Order a rain barrel today!
April 19, 2024Customers looking to buy sustainable products and take climate action – take note!
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Water heater rentals: rent local and switch today
April 12, 2024Do you live in Kingston or the surrounding area? When you rent your water heater from Utilities Kingston, you’re investing in our community.
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Make the right call to identify and report a utility emergency
April 4, 2024Utilities Kingston is urging residents: know your electricity provider so you know who to call in the event of a power outage or other electricity emergency. We are also concerned with residents reporting potentially life-threatening emergencies using email or social media.
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Weatherproof your home with Flood Facts and Preventative Plumbing
April 1, 2024Basements are at an increased risk of flooding during heavy spring rains. Use our flood facts and tips to protect your property this spring.
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Utilities Kingston is proud to offer water heater rentals
March 28, 2024Utilities Kingston is proud to provide customers with a water heater rental program. Offering high-quality and energy-efficient water heaters at a low monthly price, the proceeds are re-invested locally to support climate actions and reduce our carbon footprint.
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