Helping the Environment

Making simple changes to create big impacts. We understand that taking care of our environment will let our environment take care of us.

Climate change

At Peterborough Utilities, we are committed to doing our part to help fight climate change.

Reduce

It's simple; reduce our emissions and our electricity use. We start by generating clean power using water, solar and biogas. Today we generate almost 150,000 MWh of clean energy each year, the same as taking 22,000 cars off the road!

Innovate

Our team is always looking for new ways to reduce our impact and change things for the better. We see success when we push the boundaries of design and partner with our community.

Creating habitat

Our projects are about more than creating clean energy. We are responsible for the land around us. Creating habitat is one way we balance our impact on the lands.

Honeybees

We partner with a local farmer to install honeybee hives at the Lily Lake Solar Farm. A healthy bee population is important to pollinate plants and sustain our ecosystem.  

Osprey nests

Ospreys often nest near waterpower sites. To keep the ospreys safe, we have constructed nests at Robert G. Lake and London Street Generating Stations.

Species at risk

Snakes require a safe place to live and hibernate. New habitat was created for milk snakes at the Robert G. Lake Generating Station and Lily Lake Solar Farm. 

Wetlands

Wetlands are an important part of our environment, providing a place for wildlife to live and filtering our water. We have created wetlands at the Robert G. Lake Generating Station as part of our commitment to maintain healthy water ecosystems.

Sustainable maintenance

We are committed to completing maintenance in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. We reduce our impact by using the latest technologies, best practices and partnering with our community.

Biodegradable mineral oils

Transformers require oil to insulate and reduce heat. We use biodegradable mineral oils for our transformers, and conduct regular inspections to ensure they are working properly.

Herbicide free

We do not use herbicides to control vegetation.

Sheep

We have partnered with a local farmer to introduce sheep to the Lily Lake Solar Farm. The farm provides a safe and healthy environment for the sheep and reduces our need for mechanical maintenance.

Walking trails

We preserved a natural walking path that begins at the entrance of the Robert G. Lake Generating Station near Lock 22. This path is open to the public and is accessible off Woodland Drive and across the dam at Lock 22. Parking is available on Lot P.

The path extends about 1 km along the Otonabee River and ends at the dam by Lock 23. It's an opportunity to experience the beauty of the Otonabee River and the forest in all seasons, as well as view the historic Trent-Severn Waterway.