Independent Electricity System Operator

• 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
  
• Ontario faces calls to dramatically increase energy efficiency rebate programs

  On Tuesday, Energy Minister Todd Smith announced a $345-million increase in the province's energy conservation programs to help homeowners reduce their demand during peak times.

  Environment

  Oct 5, 2022
  
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• Nuclear power station shut downs will leave Ontario relying on gas to generate electricity

  A decrease in nuclear-generated electricity will see more natural gas, a fossil fuel, used to create the electricity that will power zero-emissions buses and cars in Ontario.

  Environment

  Jul 18, 2022
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• Ontario seeks new electricity generation as demand rises, nuclear plant to be retired

  It means that for at least the next two decades, greenhouse gas emissions from the electricity sector are set to increase.

  Environment

  Jul 17, 2022
• Phasing out gas generation by 2030 would lead to blackouts, higher bills in Ontario: IESO

  The Independent Electricity System Operator examined the idea after 31 municipal councils in the province called for the move by the end of the decade.

  Canada

  Oct 7, 2021
• COVID-19 pandemic zaps electricity usage in Ontario as people stay home

  Demand for electricity in Ontario last year fell to levels rarely seen in decades amid shifts in usage patterns caused by pandemic measures, new data show.

  Canada

  Mar 1, 2021
• Ontario government says it will end Liberal Fair Hydro Plan, match rate increases to inflation

  The government has previously said the Liberal plan drove up Ontario's deficit by $1.8 billion in 2017-2018.

  Politics

  Mar 21, 2019
• Ontario energy minister Glenn Thibeault downplays dispute between auditor, electricity operator

  Glenn Thibeault says concerns raised by Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk during testimony before a legislative committee aren't new and the practices being used by the Independent Electricity System Operator are common in other jurisdictions and endorsed by major auditing firms.

  Canada

  Mar 26, 2018
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• Ontario PCs ask OPP to investigate ineligible expenses by power generators

  The Progressive Conservatives are asking the Ontario Provincial Police to investigate millions in ineligible expenses - including scuba gear and raccoon traps - filed by nine power generators in the province.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2017
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• Ontario opposition parties call for names of power generators that billed ineligible expenses

  Auditor general Bonnie Lysyk reported Wednesday that nine generators claimed up to $260 million in ineligible costs between 2006 and 2015, including scuba gear and raccoon traps.

  Dec 7, 2017