Power Line Interference Contact Information

Electricity Canada has provided the following contact list in order to report electrical power line interference problems. Also provided is an information checklist to help CEA members better identify the source(s) of these problems.

Power Line Interference Contact Information
Utility Company Department Phone Number(s) Online Application / Email Contact
BC Hydro Customer Service — General Inquiries 1-800-224-9376 powerquality@bchydro.com
Manitoba Hydro Customer Contact Centre 1-888-624-9376 Online Form
Nova Scotia Power Customer Care Centre 1-800-428-6230 Online Form
SaskPower Customer Service 1-888-757-6937 Online Form
Hydro One 24 Hr. Technical Support 1-888-468-6688
(Local: 416-240-6688)
 
Maritime Electric Customer Service 1-800-670-1012 customerservice@maritimeelectric.com
AltaLink Contact Us 1-866-451-7817  
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro Customer Information 1-888-737-1296 customerservices@nlh.nl.ca
ATCO Electric General Inquiries 1-800-668-2248 Online Form
Hydro Québec Customer Services Island of Montréal: 514-385-7252

All other regions within Quebec: 1-888-385-7252
 
NB Power Customer Service 1-800-663-6272 Online Form
Toronto Hydro Contact us 416-542-8000 Online Form

 

Frequency Interference Information Checklist

When contacting a utility company to file a complaint regarding a frequency inference, the following information should be provided:

  • When did the interference occur? What time of day did it take place?
  • Is the interference constant or intermittent? If intermittent, at what intervals did it take place?
  • In which frequency band did the interference occur?
  • What equipment was affected by the interference?
  • Is any noise (i.e. arching on the line, noise on a TV or radio, etc.) heard during the interference?