MRPC owns and operates the 4.6MW Brian J. Gallagher Generating Station in Almonte, Ontario. It came online in 2010 and is a run-of-river hydroelectric facility.
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20 Jun 2025
Happy Waterpower Day! Waterpower is Ontario's original renewable resource providing affordable, reliable and sustainable energy for generations. Almonte has had its own hydroelectric generation since 1890. Visit mississippiriverpower.com for more information. #WaterpowerDay
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17 Sep 2024
Ever wondered what it looks like inside a hydroelectric generating station? You're in luck! MRPC is participating in Doors Open Mississippi Mills this Sunday (Sept 22), from 10-4. Stop by the Brian J. Gallagher Generating Station at 244 Almonte Street to have a look inside.
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Miss. River Power retweeted
22 Apr 2024
It's #EarthDay! Let's celebrate our incredible planet and commit to its care. Whether it's recycling, supporting eco-friendly initiatives, reducing plastic waste, or advocating for renewable energy like #waterpower, every action, big or small, makes a difference.
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20 Jun 2023
Today is Waterpower Day in Ontario! For over 120 years Almonte has contributed municipally-owned affordable, reliable, sustainable, clean hydroelectric power to the grid. Let's celebrate the power of water and its contribution to Ontario's future! #WaterpowerDay @ONWaterpower
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1 Jun 2023
It was great to hear Energy Minister, Todd Smith's keynote address at the Power of Water Canada Conference, hosted by the Ontario Waterpower Association earlier this week, where he voiced his enthusiastic support for made in Ontario waterpower.
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Miss. River Power retweeted
7 Mar 2023
In many towns across Ontario, the very identity of the community is inextricably linked with the generation of electricity from falling water. Brian J. Gallagher GS, owned by @MissRiverPower, carries on the proud tradition of #waterpower in Almonte. #TomorrowsPowerToday
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7 Mar 2023
The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority has issued a Water Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook, warning of potential flooding this Spring. Click the link to view the full Statement: mvc.on.ca/water-conditions-s…
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Miss. River Power retweeted
5 Oct 2022
Waterpower is affordable, reliable and efficient! Today’s hydropower plants can convert as much as 90% of the available energy into electricity. #EEDay2022 #energyefficiency
Learn more here: bit.ly/3GC0rKN
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20 Sep 2022
We're proud to support the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County by turning the waterfalls in Almonte teal this week during Big Brothers Big Sisters Month. For more information on their organization, visit: lanark.bigbrothersbigsisters…
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Miss. River Power retweeted
22 Apr 2022
Happy #EarthDay! The theme this year is #InvestInOurPlanet and at the OWA we believe in investing in #waterpower and we are not alone! In recent public opinion polling, we found that over 2/3 of Ontarians agree that waterpower has a positive impact on the environment.
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Miss. River Power retweeted
6 Mar 2022
Today is #WorldEnergyEfficiencyDay. Did you know that #waterpower turbines can convert as much as 90% of available energy into electricity. Not only is waterpower #affordable, #reliable and #sustainable, it is an #efficient source of clean energy! #EEDAY2022
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28 Sep 2021
The dock will remain in Metcalfe GeoHeritage Park for a little while longer. Our staff have worked hard to keep the park looking it's best throughout what has been an extremely busy year in the park.
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20 Jun 2021
Today is Waterpower day in Ontario. Did you know that the first hydroelectric station in Almonte was built in 1890? Mississippi River Power is proud to carry on that tradition, generating clean, renewable power at our 4.6 MW Brian J. Gallagher hydroelectric station.
15 Jun 2021
Community champions #MississippiMills signed the #Ontario Waterpower Champions Charter & proclaimed #waterpowerday! With 3 facilities, this area benefits from #sustainable, #reliable, electricity @MissRiverPower @EnerduEnergy #Almonte #Pakenham #Ramsay ow.ly/coL950F9cBt
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Miss. River Power retweeted
9 Jun 2021
Mississippi River watershed enters Level 1 Minor Drought status: As the dry weather continues in the Mississippi and Carp River watersheds, drought conditions are expected to extend into the summer months as flows and levels continue to decline. Details: ow.ly/XKeq50F6JZU
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23 Mar 2021
The @ONWaterpower celebrates #WaterpowerDay annually on June 20th, Sir Adam Beck's birthday. MPP @M_Mantha will be introducing a Bill to proclaim June 20th as #WaterpowerDay in Ontario. Learn more: ow.ly/VW5q50E5b1e
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29 Jan 2021
There have been several frigid nights over the past week. Our staff have been working hard to clear ice from our intake to keep our station online, producing clean, green, renewable energy.
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4 Dec 2020
MRPC is seeking two new Board Members. More information can be found on the Municipality of Mississippi Mills' website.
mississippimills.ca/en/news/…
19 Nov 2020
MRPC's AGM will be held on December 3rd at 6pm via Zoom. Contact snewton@mississippiriverpower.com to register.
Miss. River Power retweeted
15 Sep 2020
“Although hydro has been there since the beginning of electricity itself in Ontario, we continue to see the hydro community innovate alongside other resources to increase the value it provides to our system and Ontario consumers.” -Terry Young, @IESO_Tweets
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