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 Almonte: On September 2, 2026, some ORPC customers in Almonte, shown below, will experience a planned power interruption from from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This outage is required for the removal of damaged trees near overhead equipment. 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/
Planning to finish an outdoor project over the Labour Day weekend? If your plans include digging, make sure you request a utility locate before work begins. A locate is required for any project that breaks ground, no matter the size or depth of the excavation. Before you dig, wait for all responses, review your complete locate package, and follow the instructions provided by each infrastructure owner. A few extra steps before digging can help prevent damage, delays, safety risks, and impacts to underground infrastructure. Click Before You Dig. It’s The Law. Learn more or request a locate at OntarioOneCall.ca. #SafeDiggingStartsWithUs #DigSafe #OntarioOneCall #ClickBeforeYouDig #DamagePrevention #PublicSafetyAwareness
Aug 24, 2026
⚠️ Planned Outage Notice: A scheduled power outage affecting Evelyn St, Johanna Street and Laura Crescent in Almonte will occur on September 2, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM —visit our Planned Outages page for full details.

Aug 17, 2026
⚠️ Planned Outage Notice: A scheduled power outage affecting Country Street, Perth Street, Bridge Street, and Parkview Drive in Almonte will occur on August 19, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM —visit our Planned Outages page for full details.

Aug 13, 2026
Outage Notice Pembroke: We are aware of an outage affecting ORPC customers in the area of Boundary Road East in Pembroke. Crews are onsite, working to determine the cause of the outage and establish ETR. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Update at 10 AM, August 13, 2026 – Power has been restored.

Aug 11, 2026
⚠️ Planned Outage Notice: A scheduled power outage affecting Bell Street in Pembroke will occur on August 13, 2026, from 8:00 AM till noon (12:00 PM) – visit our Planned Outages page for full details.

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