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Ford government plans underwater transmission line through Lake OntarioEnergy Minister Stephen Lecce announced he had approved a recommendation to build the line by the IESO, which will boost supply by 900 megawatts.CanadaJan 7
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Ontario introducing new energy legislation with changes to IESO, securityMinister of Energy and Mines Stephen Lecce unveiled new legislation he said would support the growth of the province's energy sector and deliver a smattering of election pledges.CanadaJun 3, 2025
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Ontario’s 1-day surcharge on U.S. energy exports raised $260KOn March 10, Ford announced he was placing a 25 per cent surcharge on electricity sent from Ontario to New York, Michigan and Minnesota to retaliate against Trump's tariffs.PoliticsApr 11, 2025
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Ontario electricity demand to soar due to EV manufacturing and AI: system operatorThe demand has been relatively flat for the past 20 years, but now it is building and shows no signs of levelling off, according to officials.PoliticsOct 16, 2024
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Ontario may need to import electricity during extreme weather: reportThe Independent Electricity System Operator says there will be enough supply of electricity generated in Ontario under normal weather conditions.CanadaJun 20, 2024
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Intense Ontario heat heaps pressure on electrical grid, approaching 10-year highSpeaking on Wednesday, as temperatures range between 30 C and 35 C, Energy Minister Stephen Lecce promised Ontario's electrical grid is ready for the strain.WeatherJun 19, 2024
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Ontario prepares for solar eclipse to put pressure on electricity gridA 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.PoliticsApr 5, 2024
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How the worst blackout in North America played out in OntarioAt 4:11 p.m. on Aug. 14, 2003, the system supervisor in the control room overseeing Ontario's electrical grid saw four alarms pop up on his computer screen. Then came 30,000 more.CanadaAug 12, 2023
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Lobbyists target Ontario Health amidst Ford government changes: reportThe integrity commissioner's annual report, which summarizes work by the ethics watchdog during the 2022 to 2023 year, shows the overall number of lobbyists at Queen's Park is up.PoliticsJun 28, 2023
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Ontario procures more natural gas, battery storage for electricity systemThe 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.CanadaMay 16, 2023
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