Waterpower Day
Waterpower Day is celebrated on June 20th and was established to recognize the history and importance of waterpower in Ontario as well as the role it continues to play more than 100 years after the first waterpower facility came online. June 20th was selected for Waterpower Day in recognition of Sir Adam Beck (born June 20, 1857), a Canadian politician and waterpower advocate who founded the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario.
Celebrate on Social Media - June 20, 2025
Join us in celebrating Waterpower Day on June 20th, 2025! The OWA invites individuals and organizations to share their support on social media.
Use the toolkit below, tag the OWA and use the hashtag #WaterpowerDay to be part of the conversation.
Contact Janelle Fonseca, Communications and Community Outreach Manager, for more information at [email protected].
Quick Messaging and Graphics
Message: On #WaterpowerDay, we proudly celebrate the rich history, ongoing contributions, and bright future of made-in-Ontario waterpower. As a cornerstone of the renewable energy sector, waterpower provides affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy. https://tinyurl.com/3yhyk4x5
Message: When the sun isn’t shining and the wind isn’t blowing, waterpower is there. Most of Ontario’s waterpower facilities can follow changes in demand and supply by storing energy (i.e. water) and shifting production to meet system needs. #WaterpowerDay https://tinyurl.com/3yhyk4x5
Message: It’s #WaterpowerDay! Waterpower is Ontario’s original renewable resource providing affordable, reliable and sustainable energy for generations. More than three dozen facilities across the province have been operating for 100+ years and still going strong. https://tinyurl.com/3yhyk4x5
Message: Ontario has a diverse portfolio of 224 waterpower facilities located across the province. From historic generating stations to modern innovations, this renewable energy source continues to play a crucial role in accelerating Ontario’s electrification. #WaterpowerDay https://tinyurl.com/3yhyk4x5
Message: Waterpower is the backbone of the renewable energy sector. It’s a full-service technology – contributing capacity, energy and meeting peak electricity demands. As decarbonization and electrification increase, flexible waterpower will play an even more important role in integrating renewable resources. Happy #WaterpowerDay! https://tinyurl.com/3yhyk4x5
