Community Involvement

Cornwall Electric is a community focused organization and an active participant in the growth and prosperity of the City of Cornwall. We are proud of the many community programs we either sponsor or participate in. We are also equally proud of the efforts of our many civic-minded employees who generously give their time to volunteer in the community.

Explore Our Recent Community Connections

Cornwall Electric Celebrates a Decade of Giving: Over $137,000 Donated to United Way!

2024 Web Update - United Way Over the Past 10 Years — In 2024, Cornwall Electric and its employees raised approx. $16,400 for the local United Way. This adds to a total of over $137,000 over the past decade.

Over the Edge for United Way

Donation to Rachel’s Kids

Cornwall Electric donated $2,500 to Rachel’s Kids for their Park of Hope project, designed to meet the needs of all children, including those with disabilities.

Donation to St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre

Donation to St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre — In 2023, Cornwall Electric donated $2,500 to St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Center, funding a state-of-the-art 2,400 sq ft rehabilitation space that enhances recovery programs for patients overcoming illness, injury, or surgery.

Donation to Sparky's Toy Drive

Donation of Essential Items to Center 105

Cornwall Electric Sponsors Local Kids Through Holiday Star Program

Cornwall Electric Sponsors "Dancing with the CCH Stars 2024," Raising Funds for Medical Equipment

Cornwall Community Hospital Foundation Sponsorship — Cornwall Electric are thrilled to have sponsored Cornwall Community Hospital’s “Dancing with the CCH Stars 2024” to raise funds for essential medical equipment.

Cornwall Electric Charity Hockey Tournament

Cornwall Electric donated all proceeds from its 2nd Annual Charity Hockey Tournament, amounting to $3,070, to the United Way of SD&G.

Cornwall Electric Supports Beyond 21's Annual Truck Sale

Beyond 21 Donation — Cornwall Electric proudly contributed $2,000 to Beyond 21’s Annual Truck Sale, supporting adults with developmental disabilities and raising over $104,000 in gross revenue, setting a new record!

FortisOntario December 2024 E-billing Campaign

FortisOntario December 2024 E-billing Campaign — Huge thanks to all who supported our December e-billing campaign! We're so excited to share that in December 2024, our companies welcomed 2,282 new e-billing customers and are donating $11,410 to the United Way! Proud to support and make a real impact in our communities!

Explore Our Past Community Events

- Cornwall Electric Donates to The River Institute's Educational Programs for Youth
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May 25, 2018 - Cornwall Electric is pleased to announce a $2,000 donation to the River Institute - Educational Programs for Youth. This program is designed to link students with scientists, give them hands on experience and show the students what types of careers environmental scientists and biologists can have.
- Cornwall Electric Participates in the One Bag Challenge
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August 30, 2017 - Cornwall Electric took part in the One Bag Challenge, a challenge being held by our local food bank, The Agape Centre to help stock their shelves.
- Celebrating Canada's 150th!
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July 1, 2017 - Cornwall Electric is proud to announce that we are sponsoring the Kid Zone at Canada's 150th Birthday Celebration in Cornwall with a $5,000 donation to the Canada Day Committee!
- Cornwall Electric Donates to the To Your Health! Campaign
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December 17, 2012 - Cornwall Electric donates to the To Your Health! Campaign for an MRI and a digital urology table.

“Cornwall Electric is an integral part of the Cornwall area and we are proud to make this donation to support quality healthcare and enhance the range of services Cornwall Community Hospital can offer in our community,” said Michael Pescod, Regional Manager of Cornwall Electric.

Cornwall Electric powers up $40,000 for new Benson Centre
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“Our company is an integral part of the Cornwall community and is proud to make this donation,” said Michael Pescod, Regional Manager of Cornwall Electric.

“A state of the art facility like this is a welcome addition to the community supporting active and healthy lifestyles as well as stimulating the local economy when hosting sporting events.”

Cornwall Electric supplies electricity to 23,800 customers in the City of Cornwall, South Glengarry, South Stormont and the Ontario portion of the Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortis Ontario.

“Fortis, through Cornwall Electric continues to be a supporter of community projects,” said Fundraising Committee Chairman Scott Lecky. “The community has embraced the Benson Centre since the doors opened a month ago. Thanks to groups and companies like Fortis, we have a top notch facility.”

This announcement brings the community fundraising to roughly $2.7 Million.