Hydro One funding helps expand Electricity Now education program to reach more than 500 Ontario high schools

Hydro One funding helps expand Electricity Now education program to reach more than 500 Ontario high schools

Thunder Bay, ON – May 5, 2026 – Today, Hydro One Inc. (Hydro One), together with Electricity Canada and Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) at Seventh Fire Junior High School in Thunder Bay, announced a new five‑year partnership to support the Ontario expansion of Electricity Now, an electricity and climate change education program for Grade 9 and Grade 10 students.

The expansion comes as Ontario’s electricity system prepares for historic growth in demand for electricity, driven by electrification, population growth and economic development. EHRC estimates close to 28,000 new employees will be needed in Canada’s electricity sector by 2028.

Hydro One will invest $325,000 annually to support Electricity Now’s expansion to more than 500 high schools across 67 school boards, with the goal of reaching up to one million students. This partnership will support electricity education, educator training and long‑term workforce development across Ontario. Ontario’s electricity sector is expected to require approximately 28,000 additional skilled workers in the coming decades to meet this growing demand.

“Ontario’s growing electricity needs require a strong, future ready workforce,” said Deborah Antenore, Vice President, People Strategies and Human Resources Initiatives at Hydro One. “Through Electricity Now, we are cultivating early interest, building energy literacy and showing young people that the electricity sector is innovative, essential and full of opportunity. Strong early response to the program shows that hands on, engaging learning can inspire the next generation to see a future for themselves in this industry.”

Electricity Now addresses complex energy concepts while introducing students to career profiles and opportunities in the electricity sector. The program includes interactive modules on electricity generation, safety and sustainability, and connects students with local Hydro One crews who share real world experience and pathways into in‑demand jobs that support their local communities.

It also supports Indigenous participation and inclusion by expanding access to electricity education and career pathways.

“With electricity demand set to increase substantially over the next 25 years, electricity is foundational to Canada’s future, and it’s critical that students see its impact in their everyday lives,” said Francis Bradley, President and CEO, Electricity Canada. “Hydro One’s investment in Electricity Now is helping bring electricity learning into classrooms across Ontario and reinforcing the essential role electricity plays in building the future of our country.”

“The workforce challenge is a timing challenge—we can’t wait until graduation to start the conversation,” said Michelle Branigan, CEO, EHRC. “Reaching students earlier helps build awareness and skills so they can connect classroom learning to real careers. Electricity Now brings that conversation into Grade 9 and 10 classrooms, and Hydro One’s support will help more students see a future for themselves in the electricity sector.”

Electricity Now is a national, bilingual electricity and climate change education resource developed by Electricity Canada and EHRC, with educational content created by CGC Educational Communications and delivered through participating electricity utilities.

Launched nationally in November 2024 following two years of development and pilot testing, the digital, classroom‑ready program is designed to reach up to nine million youth across Canada by 2050. More information is available at www.electricitynow.ca.

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“On behalf of the City, we are grateful to have this program available to the youth of our community,” said Ken Boshcoff, Mayor of the City of Thunder Bay. “It is imperative that we educate the next generation about energy consumption and climate change, and I thank the program leaders for their dedication and commitment.”

“This program is seen as something that can benefit future generations and the communities they live in,” said Chief Whitecloud, Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation. “Our communities require safe and reliable energy, and this work is intended to contribute toward that goal. We look forward to continued collaboration with Hydro One.”

“Ontario is growing fast—and so is our need for skilled energy workers,” said the Hon. Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines. “This investment gets into classrooms, sparks interest early, and shows students there’s a real future for them in Ontario’s energy sector. By expanding hands-on learning to more than 500 schools, we’re building a stronger workforce, a more resilient grid, and a cleaner, more competitive province.”

“Providing students with relevant, hands‑on learning opportunities is a key part of building a strong education system,” said the Hon. Paul Calandra, Minister of Education. “Programs like Electricity Now help connect classroom learning to real‑world applications, deepen students’ understanding of energy and climate change, and support their success in an evolving economy.”

“Electricity education plays an important role in preparing students for the future,” said Kevin Holland, MPP, Thunder Bay-Atikokan. “Through initiatives like Electricity Now, students in Northwestern Ontario can better understand how energy supports their communities and Ontario’s broader climate and economic goals.”

“We are excited to see the program launched in schools in Thunder Bay and thank Hydro One for its commitment to such an important support to the curriculum,” said Marcia Cunningham, Partner, CGC Educational Communications. “With the support of Electricity Human Resources Canada and Electricity Canada, students will benefit from a more engaging and meaningful energy education experience that can open the door to future career opportunities.”

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