While much of the conversation around the energy transition centres on renewables and emissions, the practical challenge of building and maintaining infrastructure is just as important.
That aspect of the transition is already a major focus for Hydro One, one of the largest utilities in Canada.
The firm, which is responsible for 98% of electricity transmission and distribution across Ontario, recently published its 2025 Sustainability Report, reflecting on the progress it made last year.
The report paints a picture of a company increasingly moving towards local sourcing and community-led investment. This, Hydro One says, will make it more resilient for the future, and better prepared for growing energy demand.
But why exactly does the company want to reduce its reliance on international suppliers?
