OPG hosting info sessions on operations starting March 5

WESTMEATH – Ontario Power Generation (OPG) will host both an in-person and online information sessions for its eastern Ontario hydroelectric operations starting March 5.

 “OPG has been proudly operating in eastern Ontario for more than 100 years. Today we have one thermal facility and 10 hydroelectric generating stations on the St. Lawrence, Ottawa and Madawaska Rivers,” OPG staff released in a statement. “These stations, their employees, and host communities play an important role in generating clean, reliable power for Ontario.”

OPG operates 66 hydroelectric stations and 239 dams on 24 river systems.

OPG will host an in-person information session on Thursday, March 5 at the Westmeath Community Centre (119 Synton St.) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

If you would like to register for this session, click here.

There will b e two online sessions offered as well.

OPG’s Ottawa River operations will be the focus of an online session on Wednesday, March 11 starting at 6:30 p.m.

OPG’s Madawaska River operations will be the focus of an online session on Thursday, March 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

There is no limit to attendance and you can register for either of those sessions here.

“See how we are a part of communities across Eastern Ontario and learn about our many local programs, initiatives, and events,” OPG said.