Local utility Entegrus has captured a prestigious award at the annual Ontario Electricity Distribution Association Awards.
Entegrus Powerlines won the top award, won the LDC (Local Distribution Company) Performance Excellence Award, given to a utility that represents excellence in occupational health and safety, operations, finance, conservation & contributions to the local community. Entegrus was amongst nominees Hydro One, Oakville Hydro and Synergy North.
“To achieve this prestigious award during a pandemic year amongst such impressive LDC nominees, is truly an honour and most importantly a testament to the dedication of our staff, and the support of colleagues & shareholders,” Entegrus President and CEO Jim Hogan says. “2020 reminded us that we are all in this together. Our industry proved once again that during times of crisis the collective efforts of our staff and industry partners can unite us to achieve success while most importantly providing great service to our customers.”
The company points to its comprehensive Health and Safety programing worthy of top industry certification, COVID-19 employee resources, the implementation of smart switch technology in Blenheim & Wallaceburg to improve energy efficiency & system reliability, operational enhancements to its internal control room, as well as strong community investments of over $425 000 donated to charitable and non-profit organizations within their service area in 2020.
“Years of investments and attention to health and safety, technology, infrastructure, customers, community and staff helped Entegrus achieve this milestone in a year unlike any other,” says Scott Praill, Chair of Entegrus Powerlines Inc. “We aim to continue to guide this momentum by making smart investments that strengthen the company’s ability to evolve with our customers’ ever-changing needs.”