Generator rental in Ottawa, ON

Power outages and weather in Ottawa

• The May 21, 2022 derecho downed over 300 power poles in Ottawa, and Hydro Ottawa called it the most damaging storm in its history. Source
• After the 2022 derecho, Hydro Ottawa had restored just over half its customers after one week. Source
• The September 21, 2018 tornadoes knocked out power to over 272,000 customers in the Ottawa-Gatineau region and damaged the Merivale substation. Source
• The January 1998 ice storm brought over 80 hours of freezing rain to eastern Ontario and Ottawa declared a state of emergency. Source

Climate in Ottawa

• Ottawa averages about 232 cm of snow a year, with a record low of -36.1 C and a record high of 37.8 C. Source

Where generators get used in Ottawa

• Ottawa Bluesfest takes place at LeBreton Flats each July and draws nearly 300,000 people a year. Source
• Winterlude is an annual winter festival and Canada Day is celebrated on Parliament Hill and downtown. Source

Starting rental rates for Ottawa

Starting prices in CAD before tax. Delivery, fuel, cables, panels, operator and electrician time are quoted separately.

Choosing a generator

Pick the class by what you need to power: an inverter for electronics, a portable for a home or tools, a towable diesel for a site or event, an industrial set for a building or plant, or a heavy-duty set for the largest loads.