Inside the Circle: NT Power
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Welcome to Inside the Circle; a blog series dedicated to amplifying the 2026 Leadership Circle here at the Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce.
These businesses are dedicated to being leaders in our community and helping drive it forward.
Today, we're spotlighting: NT Power
Before 2018, Midland and Tay Township had separate electricity distribution operations.
Midland was served by the former Midland Public Utilities Commission (PUC), later operating as Midland Power Utility Corporation, which was responsible for distributing electricity throughout the community.
Tay Township, meanwhile, was already receiving electricity distribution services through Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd. (NT Power) in some areas, while other parts of the township were serviced by Hydro One.
2018 marked an important milestone for electricity distribution in our region. That year, the Ontario Energy Board approved the acquisition of Midland Power Utility Corporation by Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd.
On September 7, 2018, the acquisition and amalgamation officially took place, bringing Midland's electricity distribution operations under NT Power.
Today, NT Power provides electricity distribution services to customers in Midland, Tay Township and Newmarket, serving nearly 50,000 customers across the three communities.
NT Power's involvement in our community extends well beyond delivering electricity. The company actively participates in local events and community initiatives, including:
- Midland's Spring Home Show
- Tay, Midland and Newmarket Touch a Truck events
- Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival
- Community meal programs
- Food bank and community assistance initiatives
- Educational presentations about electricity assistance programs
NT Power also maintains a local presence in Midland, helping customers with billing questions, service inquiries and other electricity-related needs.
The company recognizes that managing household expenses can be challenging, which is why it helps connect eligible customers with programs designed to make electricity more affordable.
Some of these include:
- Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP): Provides emergency financial assistance to eligible low-income customers struggling to pay their electricity bills.
- Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP): Offers ongoing credits on electricity bills for eligible lower-income households.
- Energy Affordability Program: Helps eligible households reduce energy costs through free energy-saving upgrades and, in some cases, larger home improvements.
From supporting local events to helping residents access important resources, NT Power plays an important role in keeping our communities connected, supported and powered.
A few words from NT Power: