Planned Outage Scheduled in Fonthill On May 9

In an effort strengthen the transmission system and improve reliability, Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. will be performing maintenance to the electrical distribution system in the Fonthill area on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from approximately 2:00a.m. to 4:00a.m. This will result in an interruption of hydro services to Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. customers during the times indicated. All attempts to keep this inconvenience to a minimum will be made.

If you have received an automated call or email from NPEI about the outage, our records indicate that your account will be impacted. You can view our Outage Map the day of the outage to see the affected area.

In the event that inclement weather (rain, lightning, high winds, etc.) or other circumstances that should impede this work, a rain-date of Sunday, May 10 during the same time period has been scheduled.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office at 1-877-270-3938, Monday to Friday between 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Below are some tips to help customers prepare for planned outages:

•          Making sure appliances, such as the stove, are in the off position.
•          Making sure cellphones and devices are fully charged.  
•          Using a battery-powered alarm clock or cellphone to ensure morning alarms aren't missed.
•          Keeping refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible and using a cooler with ice for items needed during the planned outage.