Energy Minister Todd Smith

• 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
  
• 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 starts pre development work for new, large scale nuclear plant

  Ontario is looking to build the first new, large-scale nuclear plant in more than 30 years in order to meet the province's growing electricity demands.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2023
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• Ontario program to pay smart thermostat owners for summer temperature control

  Customers who sign up for the Peak Perks program will receive a $75 prepaid credit card in exchange for giving their smart thermostat manufacturer secure access to the device.

  Canada

  May 25, 2023
• Ontario procures more natural gas, battery storage for electricity system

  The Independent Electricity System Operator says Ontario can eliminate natural gas in the electricity system by 2050, but it is still needed for now to maintain reliability.

  Canada

  May 16, 2023
• 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
• Ontario energy minister asks for sped-up natural gas moratorium report

  Todd Smith had previously asked the Independent Electricity System Operator to report back by November on the feasibility of a moratorium.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2022