Ontario Refurbishing Hydroelectric Stations in Niagara

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Stations would supply reliable, affordable and clean power for an additional 30 years NIAGARA FALLS – The Ontario government is supporting Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) plan to refurbish its hydroelectric stations in the Niagara region, including the Sir Adam Beck Complex at Niagara Falls. This $1 billion dollar infrastructure program would secure up to 1,700 megawatts (MW) of clean electricity, equivalent …

ON Planning for Toronto’s Growing Electricity Needs

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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 …

Ontario Launches Grid Innovation Fund

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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 Launches Plan to Power Ontario’s Growth

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Building clean electricity generation, storage and transmission key to meeting energy demands for 2030 and beyond WINDSOR – The Ontario government released the Powering Ontario’s Growth plan, outlining the actions the province is taking to meet the increasing demand for electricity driven by strong economic growth and electrification through the 2030s and 2040s. These actions, which include new zero-emissions electricity generation, long duration …