Espanola Regional Hydro

We aim to be the 'best in the class' in energy delivery to our customers who are located within the Towns of Espanola, Massey and Webbwood. We commit to maintaining our distribution services in the best possible condition so that when, within our control, we can provide our customers with a safe and reliable source of electricity. We are guided by the principles contained in our Code of Business Conduct. We respond to trouble calls within just a few short minutes from our service centre located within our service area. We value our Shareholders decisions to amalgamate the former Espanola Hydro and Sables-Spanish Rivers P.U.C. for the benefit of all electrical customers in the service area. 

Introduction

We aim to be the 'best in the class' in energy delivery to our customers who are located within the Towns of Espanola, Massey and Webbwood. We commit to maintaining our distribution services in the best possible condition so that when, within our control, we can provide our customers with a safe and reliable source of electricity. We are guided by the principles contained in our Code of Business Conduct. We respond to trouble calls within just a few short minutes from our service centre located within our service area. We value our Shareholders decisions to amalgamate the former Espanola Hydro and Sables-Spanish Rivers P.U.C. for the benefit of all electrical customers in the service area.

History of Espanola Regional Hydro

Espanola Regional Hydro Distribution Corporation was formed on November 1, 2000 upon completion of the amalgamation of the former Hydro Electric Commission of the Town of Espanola and the former Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers Public Utilities Commission. The latter was formed on July 1, 1998 following the amalgamation of the former Towns of Massey and Webbwood and the Township of Spanish River.

Espanola Hydro Electric Commission was formed in 1960. The first Commissioners were Jim Boucher (Chairman), Jess Goodman and Mayor Fern Giroux. The first employees were Gerald Delaney (Foreman), Don Sunstrum (Lineman) and Alger Clavette (Financial Secretary). In the years that followed - J. Darby, J. Yocom, L. Foucault, E. Fairhall, J. McCue, R. McKinnon, K. Buck, A. Poikkimaki, R. Hagan, R. Michon, D. Wilson, D. Gervais and M. Rancourt served as Commissioners.

Massey Public Utilities Commission was formed in 1955. The first Commissioners were Hubert Sturdy (Chairman), Frank Hobbs and Mayor Albert Houle. George King was the first Secretary. In the years that followed - S. Tucker, D. Ridley, C. Thornton, L. Kutschke, H. Vance, M. McNally, J. Landriault, E. Shcroeder, J. Richer, E. McNenly, M. Cazabon, H. Crabs, G. Mowry, B. Thornton, J. Robinson, N. McDowell, D. Pickering, P. Roy, J. Richer, B. Kutschke, J. Pike/Fuhrer and F. Houle served as Commissioners.

Webbwood Hydro Electric Commission - under construction…
In the years that followed - C. MacMillan, J. Lovean, B. Douglas, R. Kennedy, R. Constantineau, D. Purdie, B. Odorizzi, and O. Ouimette served as Commissioners.