Northeast Blackout of 2003 - Sustained Efforts

Sustained Efforts

In Ontario, some cities took part in power conservation challenges or events to remind citizens of the blackout. The most well known event being the Voluntary Blackout Day hosted by the Ontario Power Authority. During these events, citizens were encouraged to maximize their energy conservation activities. Smaller cities such as London, Guelph, Woodstock and Waterloo took part in the challenges annually. The final Voluntary Blackout Day was held on August 14, 2010.

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