Todd Smith
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Ontario, Quebec to swap energy in new deal to help with electricity demandsThe provinces' electricity operators, the Independent Electricity System Operator and Hydro-Quebec, will trade up to 600 megawatts of energy each year, said Todd Smith.CanadaAug 30
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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
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Ontario to seek new wind, solar power to help ease coming electricity supply crunchOntario 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.CanadaJul 10
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Ontario starts pre development work for new, large scale nuclear plantOntario 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.CanadaJul 5
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Ontario at ‘elevated risk’ for power outages due to nuclear refurbishments: regulatorAn annual assessment from regulator NERC suggests about two-thirds of North America, including Ontario, could have supply shortfalls in the event of severe weather events.CanadaJun 8
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Time running out for Ontario to formally request Pickering nuclear power station extensionThe 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.PoliticsMay 30
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Ontario program to pay smart thermostat owners for summer temperature controlCustomers 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.CanadaMay 25
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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
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Ontario rolls out ‘ultra low’ overnight hydro rate to encourage demand shiftEnergy Minister Todd Smith says the new rate will be 2.4 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 67 per cent lower than the current off peak rate.CanadaApr 11
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Ontario gives Bay of Quinte region $16M to support critical infrastructureThe Bay of Quinte region has received a significant financial boost from the Ontario government to support 'critical infrastructure.'CanadaDec 15, 2022
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