A History of Hydroelectric Power Generation in Niagara, Pre-1969

Title: A History of Hydroelectric Power Generation in Niagara, Pre-1969
Description: This paper will explore the beginning of this sector in the late 18th century when mill owners in Niagara began producing the region’s first energy in the form of water wheels attached to mills. It will then follow crucial technological advancements within the sector through to the end of the 1890s, recounting hydro policy and its development through time. These policies would lead to the creation of the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of the Province of Ontario (HEPCO), the fight for publicly owned power, and the creation of some of the largest and most advanced hydro plants in the world in Niagara Falls, Ontario. These projects would create thousands of jobs for the community and attract new industries to the region while improving and strengthening existing sectors.
list of authors: Elizabeth Vlossak
Publisher: Brock University
Date Issued: January 2024

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