Operational Innovation at Milton Hydro Recognized with Provincial Industry Award

This section is Partnership Content suppliedThe content in this section is supplied by GlobeNewswire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Milton Hydro Celebrates EDA Innovation Excellence Award GNWArticle contentMILTON, Ontario, March 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — An operations‑driven approach to modernizing utility scheduling has earned Milton Hydro the Electricity Distributors Association (EDA) Innovation Excellence Award, presented at the 2026 EDA Awards Gala in Toronto.Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentThe award recognizes Milton Hydro’s digital initiative that replaced manual, disconnected scheduling practices with a centralized, automated platform designed to improve how work is planned, shared, and delivered across the utility. The transformation has strengthened coordination between departments, improved visibility into field operations, and enhanced long‑term planning, supporting reliable service for a rapidly growing customer base.Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentArticle content“This initiative started with a simple goal: make it easier for our people to do their work well, so we can serve our customers even better,” said Troy Hare, President and CEO, Milton Hydro. “The Innovation Excellence Award recognizes the thoughtful effort our team put into building a solution that improves day‑to‑day operations while realizing cost-saving efficiencies and setting us up to adapt as our system and community continue to grow.”Article contentArticle contentArticle contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article contentImplemented by Milton Hydro’s operations team, the modernized platform automates routine scheduling and centralizes communication, eliminating information silos. Departments now share real‑time insight into priorities, timelines, and resource requirements, while senior leadership benefits from clearer operational visibility and data‑informed decision‑making.Article contentKey features of the scheduling modernization include:Article contentA centralized, automated scheduling platform replacing manual and disconnected processesReal-time visibility into work priorities, timelines, and resource requirements across departmentsWorkflow automation that reduces administrative effort and improves efficiencyImproved coordination of crews, vehicles, and specialized equipmentEnhanced tracking to support proactive equipment maintenance and reduce downtimeA scalable design that has expanded beyond operations to support engineering, stores, and administrative functionsArticle contentArticle contentThe impact extends beyond efficiency gains. Improved access to schedules and forward‑looking planning tools enables more efficient deployment of staff, vehicles, and specialized equipment. Enhanced tracking also supports proactive maintenance scheduling, helping reduce downtime and extend the life of critical assets.Article contentIn addition to efficiency and cost benefits, the initiative has helped drive stronger interdepartmental collaboration, creating a more unified support structure around Milton Hydro’s frontline workforce. Designed with flexibility in mind, the platform has expanded beyond core scheduling functions to support additional departments and evolving business needs.Article contentMilton Hydro recently shared insights from the project at the 2026 EDIST Conference, where team members Adam Charlebois and Dave Belluz presented the organization’s approach to practical, operations‑driven digital change and its measurable results.Article contentThe EDA Innovation Excellence Award highlights Milton Hydro’s continued focus on operational excellence, resilient systems, and reliable service for the Milton community.Article contentAbout Milton Hydro:Article contentMilton Hydro is a local distribution company responsible for distributing electricity to more than 45,000 business and residential customers within the Town of Milton and our surrounding service area. Milton Hydro is a wholly owned subsidiary of Milton Hydro Holdings Inc., owned by the Town of Milton.Article contentMilton Hydro has been providing safe, reliable, and affordable electricity service for nearly a century and is enabling the ‘electrification of everything’ to keep its customers powered for generations to come.Article contentA photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/eeb91b35-3404-4515-b711-2b695e150ef9Article content Article contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentFor media inquiries, please contact: Sara Penny Manager, Communications Milton Hydro Distribution Inc. 200 Chisholm Drive Milton, Ontario, L9T 3G9 Mobile: (289) 971-1087 Email: pennys@miltonhydro.com Trending Posthaste: Gold's fall from grace could be worse than markets expect News Air Canada CEO to retire following English-only video controversy Airlines S&P 500 correction nears end stage, say Morgan Stanley strategists PMN Business Subscriber only. 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