Ontario Energy

• Ontario prepares for solar eclipse to put pressure on electricity grid

  A total solar eclipse in parts of Ontario will reduce the amount of electricity generated when the sun is obscured. Energy officials say they're putting resources on standby.

  Politics

  Apr 5
  
• Ontario, Quebec to swap energy in new deal to help with electricity demands

  The provinces' electricity operators, the Independent Electricity System Operator and Hydro-Quebec, will trade up to 600 megawatts of energy each year, said Todd Smith.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2023
  
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• Ontario to seek new wind, solar power to help ease coming electricity supply crunch

  Ontario Energy Minister Todd Smith says his plan to meet the province's growing electricity needs in the 2030s and beyond will include securing new generation from green sources.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2023
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• Ontario Power Generation and province plan 3 more small modular reactors

  Ontario Power Generation and the province are planning three more small modular reactors at the site of the Darlington nuclear power plant. 

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2023
• Time running out for Ontario to formally request Pickering nuclear power station extension

  The Ford government has until the end of June to ask Canada's nuclear regulator to inspect its plans in order to keep Pickering nuclear power station open until 2026.

  Politics

  May 30, 2023
• Ford government set to expand gas power as Windsor blesses new project

  An expansion to the province's gas power could take place on the shores of the Detroit River, after Windsor council voted to endorse plans for two new gas turbines.

  Canada

  Jan 18, 2023
• Ontario plunging into energy storage as electricity supply crunch looms

  Ontario is staring down an electricity supply crunch and amid a rush to secure more power, it is plunging into the world of energy storage.

  Canada

  Dec 26, 2022
• Former Curve Lake First Nation chief Emily Whetung appointed to Ontario energy transition panel

  Emily Whetung will help identify and advise the province on the highest-value opportunities in the energy sector.

  Economy

  Nov 17, 2022
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• Ontario’s electricity sector will need more natural gas generation: report

  Ontario's electricity system operator says an expected surge in demand meaning the province will need some new natural gas generation in order to avoid rotating blackouts.

  Canada

  Oct 7, 2022
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• Ontario program will see customers paid to run A/C less in bid to save energy

  Ontario is putting an additional $342 million toward energy efficiency programs, including paying some customers to run their air conditioning less on hot summer days.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2022