Oshawa Power and Lakefront Utilities have announced a new partnership, with Oshawa Power providing electric distribution operational leadership assistance and support to Lakefront Utilities in Cobourg and the Village of Colborne. This collaboration aims to enhance efficiency, service reliability, and overall utility management for customers in both regions.
The agreement includes various services, such as capital construction oversight, operations and maintenance oversight, coordination of field staff and subcontractors, and health and safety. The partnership is expected to benefit ratepayers by improving services at a cost-effective rate, while positioning Oshawa Power and Lakefront Utilities as leading energy partners.
This partnership underscores both companies’ dedication to customer service, safety, and operational excellence. As this partnership continues to expand and evolve, we remain steadfast in our values of safety, stewardship, and customer focus.
“I am excited for the partnership and collaboration of our two utilities. It reflects a forward-thinking approach, focusing on sustainable and mutually beneficial outcomes for the regions involved.”
– Daniel Arbour, President & CEO, Oshawa Power
“We deeply appreciate the dedication, hard work and ability of our teams quickly collaborating and creating efficiencies for the customers of the City of Oshawa, Cobourg and the Village of Colborne.”
– Dereck Paul, CEO, Lakefront Utilities
“Flexing our skills as Powerline Technicians and Supervisors keeps our knowledge current, and expanding our scope of operations will support the developmental growth of both of our teams.”
– Kent Fulling, Manager, Distribution Construction, Oshawa Power
About Oshawa Power
Oshawa Power is dedicated to the evolving needs of our customers as a leading enabler of integrated critical energy and infrastructure. Oshawa Power is wholly owned by the great City of Oshawa.
About Lakefront Utilities
A regulated utility through which we distribute electricity and promote energy conservation to approximately 11,500 customers in the Town of Cobourg and Village of Colborne.
