Safety & Power Outages
Regulatory and Policies
Ottawa River Power is proud to be your locally owned and operated electrical distributor. Providing you with a reliable source of electricity and a dependable presence in the communities in which we operate. Our staff is dedicated to providing great service with our customers best interest in mind.
Planned Power Outage in Pembroke: On Thursday, June 11, 2026, some ORPC customers in Pembroke shown below, will experience a planned power interruption from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (noon). This planned outage is necessary for rear lot overhead line maintenance. Affected customers will be contacted through our automated messaging system, using the primary phone number on their utility account. More information can be found at: https://www.orpowercorp.com/safety-power-outages/planned-outages/
Jun 1, 2026
⚠️ Planned Outage Notice: A scheduled power outage affecting some ORPC customers on Glenwood Drive and Cecelia Street in Pembroke will occur on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (noon). Visit our Planned Outages page for full details.
May 20, 2026
Ottawa River Power is currently accepting applications for a Journeyperson Powerline Technician/Powerline Technician apprentice. Find out more on our Careers page.
May 5, 2026
⚠️ Planned Outage Notice: A scheduled power outage affecting select customers on Adelaide Street and Norton Street in Almonte will occur on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM (noon) —visit our Planned Outages page for full details.
Apr 14, 2026
The City of Pembroke will be conducting an emergency exercise at the Pembroke Memorial Centre (PMC) on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 9:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Please be advised that while Ottawa River Power will remain open during this time, access routes may be affected by temporary road closures related to the exercise.
Check out the City of Pembroke Fire Department Facebook page for more information.
Ottawa River Power Corporation
283 Pembroke Street West,
P.O. Box 1087
Pembroke, Ontario K8A 6Y6
Phone: 613-732-3687
Toll Free: 1-877-332-3316
Fax: 613-732-8199
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
Emergency After Hours Contact
1-877-332-3316
Ottawa River Power Corporation
12B Mill Street,
P.O. Box 179
Almonte, Ontario K0A 1A0
Phone: 613-256-3722
Toll Free: 1-877-332-3316
Fax: 613-256-3994
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
Emergency After Hours Contact
1-877-332-3316