web site: www.burlingtonhydro.com

Profile: Burlington Hydro Inc. is a progressive utility committed to continuous improvement and performance excellence in the areas of safety, stewardship, community involvement and technological innovation. Serving 63,000 residential, commercial and industrial accounts, our operations focus on meeting the needs of today’s customers, while investing strategically in infrastructure and technology to ensure reliable power for future generations.

In 2008, BHI was named winner of the Customer Service Innovation Award by the Electricity Distributors Association, and in, 2007, our switching automation system was recognized as the Project of the Year by the Society of Professional Engineers. BHI is committed to serving a leadership role in its direct community and to the industry as a whole in the advancement of the Smart Grid.

Role in GridSmartCity™:

• Design and champion renewal energy test initiatives, collaborating with industry partners.
• Modernization of the City of Burlington Electrical Distribution system
• Integration of renewal sources of power into the grid
• Local conservation programs for businesses, institutions and residents