In simple terms, backfeeding is the practice of feeding electricity from a generator back into your home’s electrical system in reverse. Instead of power coming from the grid into your panel, you’re pushing power from a generator into a wall outlet or directly into the panel without isolating your house from the street.

If you’ve driven through the streets of Kanata, Westboro, or even crossed the bridge into Gatineau lately, you’ve likely noticed a silent revolution taking place. It’s quiet, it’s sleek, and it’s plugged into a wall. The Electric Vehicle (EV) boom is no longer a "future" concept; it’s our current reality. By 2026, Ottawa has seen a massive surge in EV ownership, driven by a collective push toward sustainability and, let’s be honest, the desire to never look at a gas price sign again.