Whitby Hydro Electric Commission

Whitby Hydro Energy Corporation is a holding company owned by The Town of Whitby. Contained within are two separate and distinct subsidiaries – Whitby Hydro Electric Corporation and Whitby Hydro Energy Services. Whitby Hydro Electric Corporation is an electricity distributor licensed by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) to deliver electricity to homes and businesses in our service area of the Whitby, Brooklin and Ashburn communities. Our organization serves more than 41,500 customers. The Whitby Hydro Energy Services Corporation provides energy management and engineering services.

Facts at a Glance

• Total service area – 148 square kilometers
• Overhead lines - 501 kilometers
• Underground lines - 583 kilometers
• Customers – Over 41,900
• Transformer stations - 2
• Local substations - 11

Mission

To increase value to the shareholder by being a leader in power distribution, service excellence and entrepreneurial business activities, having high regard for Health and Safety, Employees, Customers and the Environment.

Values

• Integrity: Whitby Hydro will conduct business with high regard for ethical behavior, trust and respect for all.
• Teamwork: Whitby Hydro will build strong partnerships and honour our commitments to achieve corporate and community goals.
• Excellence: Whitby Hydro will perform at the highest level of service, commitment and safety.
• Innovative: Whitby Hydro will create value to the Shareholder and customers through strong business practices, strategic thinking, the use of technology and the expansion of competitive services.

Board of Directors

The Whitby Hydro Electric Corporation Board of Directors is responsible for supervising the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation. The Board governs itself in accordance with the standards of care set out in the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) and the requirements of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998. The Board of Directors is appointed by the Shareholder, the Council of the Town of Whitby.

Senior Leadership Team

Whitby Hydro Electric Corporation’s Senior Management Team is responsible for the day-to-day management of the business and is accountable to the organization’s Board of Directors.