A New Home.
Built for Oshawa's Future.
After 95 years at 100 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa Power is moving. Here's everything you need to know and what it means for you.
A new chapter for Oshawa Power.
Oshawa Power has called 100 Simcoe Street South home since 1931. Our lease at 100 Simcoe will not be renewed, so we're building a home better suited to how we work today. The move is well timed. After more than 95 years here, the building no longer fits our needs:
Space Constraints
As a heritage building, 100 Simcoe has been renovated many times, but there's nowhere left to expand. We now have 90 employees in a space built for 70, with operations working around limitations daily.
City Growth
In 1931, Oshawa had 25,000 residents. Today, we serve a city of 185,000 and that number continues to rise. Our infrastructure needs to keep pace.
Downtown Revitalization
The City's DTO revitalization plan envisions a vibrant, mixed-use downtown core. Our Simcoe Street site is well-positioned to support that future.
Limitations We Work Around
- Deliveries that should take 10 minutes can take over an hour. Staff often need to step into traffic to direct traffic, and materials travel through multiple steps to reach our stores department. This process is seamless at other LDCs with modern facilities.
- Our pole yard is off-site and has recently been purchased as part of Metrolinx provincial plans to build the rail corridor east of Oshawa, limiting our inventory storage capabilties.
- Increasing safety concerns in the area immediately surrounding our office require staff to take additional precautions when entering, exiting, and working on-site.
- Our building was originally designed to accommodate a maximum of 70 employees. With over 90 full-time staff today, we have outgrown the space, creating ongoing challenges for workspace, collaboration, and day-to-day operations.
100 Simcoe St S
space built for 70
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Built on a strong foundation.
Decades of reliable service have shaped who we are. Our new facility carries that foundation forward, with the same commitment to safe, reliable, and responsive service every day.
Improved Service Efficiency
Upgraded infrastructure means faster response times and smoother operations from the moment we move in.
Sustained Reliability
Strong coordination and operational readiness allow our reliability record to remain among the best in the province.
Stronger Customer Support
Improved tools and technology mean better service when you reach out, with the same team you've always relied on.
Built for the Future
As a net-zero ready building, our new facility is designed to support modern energy solutions for Oshawa's growing community for decades to come.
Designed for Our People
A purpose-built workspace supports the health, safety, and productivity of the team that keeps your power on every day.
Good for Oshawa
From downtown redevelopment to local job creation, our new facility is an investment in the community we've served for decades.
Maintaining affordable rates.
Every major infrastructure investment has a financial impact. We've been thoughtful about managing that impact and the numbers show Oshawa Power customers remain among the best-served in the region.
Oshawa is growing.
We're keeping pace.
When we moved in during the Depression, Oshawa had roughly 25,000 residents. Today that number is 185,000 and is projected to reach nearly 220,000 by 2031. The same building has served a city that is now seven times larger.
Our new consolidated facility at 2072 Thornton Road North is designed to grow with Oshawa, supporting more customers, a larger fleet, and the electrification needs of a future-ready city.
Ready for the energy transition.
As Oshawa moves toward a greener future, demand on our grid will only grow. EVs, heat pumps, and new developments all require a system built for tomorrow.
Our new facility is a critical infrastructure investment that brings operations currently spread across multiple locations under one roof for faster response times and more reliable service.
Built to be net-zero ready.
We heard you loud and clear. In our stakeholder survey, cost-effectiveness and sustainability were your top priorities. We built with both in mind.
Every decision, from the building envelope to IT systems, furniture, and fixtures, was focused on one goal: a building that can achieve net-zero carbon emissions when clean energy comes online. We've done the hard work upfront.
LED Lighting
All fixtures use LED technology with smart controls for top-tier energy savings.
High-Performance HVAC
A high-efficiency HVAC system will be installed from day one, delivering reduced energy consumption.
EV-Ready
10 customer chargers in the parking lot, plus fleet pre-wiring in the garage for full electrification.
Superior Insulation
High-performance building envelope that flattens energy peaks and drives efficiency year-round.
Built here. By people from here.
Oshawa Power is committed to Canadian procurement and to investing in the local suppliers that power Durham Region's economy.
Every architect, consultant, and contractor on this project has been sourced from Canadian companies, with the majority right here in Durham. This project is building a facility and supporting the local economy we serve.
Oshawa Power confirms full compliance with Canadian procurement practices, including Bill 40.
of all labour and services are sourced from Durham-based companies.
Our move supports Oshawa's future.
Oshawa's Downtown Revitalization Plan (DTO) outlines an ambitious vision for the heart of our city. By relocating, we're making space for Oshawa's future.
- A balanced, lively, and modern urban centre where people can live, work, and dine
- Increased density, targeting high-density, mixed-use, and pedestrian-friendly areas around the Central Oshawa Protective Major Transit Station Area
- Affordable housing partnerships with Habitat for Humanity and other developers to create inclusive housing options
How we're getting there.
We're executing a structured plan with clear milestones to ensure a seamless transition and full operational readiness from day one at our new facility.
Construction team mobilizes at 2072 Thornton Road North.
Excavation and foundation work underway.
Foundation installed; structure begins to rise above ground.
Exterior structure and building envelope take shape.
Exterior complete; building is enclosed for interior work to begin.
Offices, operations areas, and specialized spaces take shape.
All systems tested and verified. Substantial completion reached.
Oshawa Power officially takes occupancy of our new home at 2072 Thornton Road North.
We want to hear from you.
As we move forward, we're committed to staying connected with the customers we serve. Have questions about our new building? Feedback on our plans? We'd love to hear it.
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