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1902
Electric power from the first plant on the Severn River reached Orillia from Ragged Rapids, making this the first municipally owned hydraulic plant for the long distance (19 miles) transmission of electricity in North America.
1913
"Orillia Water, Light & Power Commisison" formed to conduct the business of the production of electricity in Orillia.
1917
Swift Rapids generating station was completed and put into operation.
1935
Minden generating station commissioned.
1946-1948
Two auxilliary diesel engines were purchased to carry and receive power in case of a heavy demand on the present plants.
1950
Matthias generating station came on line.
Over the years, the OWLP continued to maintain and upgrade their existing 3 hydraulic generating stations and the local distribution system in Orillia to maintain the structural integrity and safety of its assets.
1998
OWLP installed a state-of-the-art fibre optic system in Orillia.
2000
In compliance with the government's Electricity Act of 1998, the former Orillia Water, Light and Power Commission wa transformed into the present day Orillia Power Corporation and its affiliates Orillia Power Distribution Corporation and Orillia Power Generation Corporation.
Today, the Orillia Power Corporation continues to distribute reliable cost-competitive electricity to our customers; generate environmentally-friendly electricity at our power plants; contribute to and be accountable to our community; and provide a safe work environment for our employees.
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1902
Electric power from the first plant on the Severn River reached Orillia from Ragged Rapids, making this the first municipally owned hydraulic plant for the long distance (19 miles) transmission of electricity in North America.
1913
"Orillia Water, Light & Power Commisison" formed to conduct the business of the production of electricity in Orillia.
1917
Swift Rapids generating station was completed and put into operation.
1935
Minden generating station commissioned.
1946-1948
Two auxilliary diesel engines were purchased to carry and receive power in case of a heavy demand on the present plants.
1950
Matthias generating station came on line.
Over the years, the OWLP continued to maintain and upgrade their existing 3 hydraulic generating stations and the local distribution system in Orillia to maintain the structural integrity and safety of its assets.
1998
OWLP installed a state-of-the-art fibre optic system in Orillia.
2000
In compliance with the government's Electricity Act of 1998, the former Orillia Water, Light and Power Commission wa transformed into the present day Orillia Power Corporation and its affiliates Orillia Power Distribution Corporation and Orillia Power Generation Corporation.
Today, the Orillia Power Corporation continues to distribute reliable cost-competitive electricity to our customers; generate environmentally-friendly electricity at our power plants; contribute to and be accountable to our community; and provide a safe work environment for our employees.
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