Ontario Energy

• OPG signs deal with Port Hope, Ont., to build new large nuclear reactor

  Energy Minister Stephen Lecce says the proposed nuclear project in Port Hope, Ont., would create 1,700 jobs locally and more than 10,000 jobs across the province.

  Canada

  Feb 12
  
• Ontario introducing new energy legislation with changes to IESO, security

  Minister 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. 

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2025
  
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• Ontario surcharge on energy sent to U.S. still suspended after ‘productive’ meeting

  Premier Doug Ford's team confirmed Thursday afternoon the short-lived energy surcharge would not be reintroduced after a sitdown with United States Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick.

  Politics

  Mar 13, 2025
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• Threat to tariff or cut off U.S. energy stays on the table as Ford heads to Washington

  Doug Ford is set to fly in and out of the U.S. capital on Thursday for a meeting with President Donald Trump's commerce secretary which could calm or reignite trade tensions.

  Politics

  Mar 13, 2025
• Ford wants to sell more electricity to the U.S. — Trump says it ‘doesn’t make sense’

  A tense Tuesday of escalating tension between Ford and Trump saw tariff threats increased and traded before an "olive branch" from the White House in the form of a meeting.

  Politics

  Mar 12, 2025
• To cut off U.S. electricity exports entirely, Ontario would have to reduce its output

  On Monday, Ford introduced a 25 per cent surcharge on energy exported from Ontario to Michigan, Minnesota and New York as a response to tariffs.

  Politics

  Mar 11, 2025
• Ontario unveils home renovation incentives, plans to rebate fridges, freezers

  On Tuesday, Energy and Electrification Minister Stephen Lecce unveiled a new rebates program as part of the government's 12-year, $11-billion energy efficiency program. 

  Politics

  Jan 7, 2025
• Ontario pitches nuclear power, new technology as alternative to carbon price

  Energy Minister Stephen Lecce touted his new plan for the province's power grid as an environmental policy he said would be more effective than the carbon tax.

  Economy

  Oct 26, 2024
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• Energy minister plans to speed up new home connections to Ontario electricity grid

  Ontario's energy minister says he will introduce legislation to make it easier for new homes and businesses to connect to the electricity grid.

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2024
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• Ontario electricity demand to soar due to EV manufacturing and AI: system operator

  The 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.

  Politics

  Oct 16, 2024