BWXT’s expansion will create over 250 good-paying jobs and support future nuclear generation CAMBRIDGE – The Ontario government is welcoming a $80 million investment by BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) to expand their Cambridge nuclear manufacturing plant. Their investment will create more than 250 new skilled, unionized jobs in Cambridge and support Ontario’s expansion of reliable, affordable and clean nuclear energy to …
New energy infrastructure will power new homes, businesses, transit and electrification TORONTO – The Government of Ontario and City of Toronto are working together to plan for the city’s growing electricity needs, driven by the work both governments are doing to build new homes, transit and attract new investments. “Building new electricity infrastructure, especially in a busy and growing city like …
Program will leverage new technologies to make province’s electricity grid more efficient TORONTO – The Ontario government is building the grid of the future by launching a new round of the Grid Innovation Fund which will invest $9.5 million to support projects that will make the province’s electricity system more efficient. This year’s funding will be focused on transportation and heating and cooling, …
Province streamlining process to connect public EV charging stations to the grid TORONTO – The Ontario government is making it easier to build and connect new public electric vehicle (EV) chargers to the province’s world-class clean electricity grid. Starting May 27, 2024, all local utilities will follow a streamlined process for EV charging connections that will make it easier to set …
Pickering would supply reliable, low-cost and emissions-free power for an additional 30 years PICKERING – The Ontario government is supporting Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) plan to proceed with the next steps toward refurbishing Pickering Nuclear Generating Station’s “B” units (units 5-8). Once refurbished, Pickering would produce a total of 2,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity, equivalent to powering two million homes, helping …
Report identifies opportunities to grow Ontario’s economy through reliable, affordable and clean energy TORONTO – Todd Smith, Minister of Energy, released the following statement: “Access to reliable, affordable and clean energy continues to be a key driver for Ontario’s economic growth and electrification. Over the past six years, our government has laid the groundwork with a pragmatic and long-term view …
Province will introduce legislation that, if passed, would reverse an Ontario Energy Board decision that would lead to skyrocketing costs on new homes TORONTO – Todd Smith, Minister of Energy, released the following statement: “Our government was elected with a mandate to rebuild Ontario’s economy as we keep costs down for people and businesses and build the homes our growing …
New agreements will help secure Ontario’s clean power supply and new opportunities in province’s nuclear sector TORONTO – The Ontario government has concluded a successful trade mission to France, the United Kingdom (UK), and COP28 to strengthen existing relationships and showcase how Ontario, and its nuclear supply chain, can help countries around the world meet increasing energy demands. This mission, led …
Nine new projects will add more clean electricity from hydrogen and reduce emissions HALTON HILLS – The Ontario government is investing $5.9 million in nine new projects that will integrate hydrogen into the province’s electricity grid. This funding is through the Hydrogen Innovation Fund which supports projects that pave the way for the production of reliable, affordable and clean electricity from hydrogen …
Innovative projects will explore opportunities to expand the use of hydrogen as a clean alternative fuel MARKHAM – The Ontario government announced the first six projects that will receive funding through the new Hydrogen Innovation Fund, which will kickstart and develop opportunities for low-carbon hydrogen to serve as a clean fuel while strengthening the province’s reliable, affordable and clean electricity grid. …
