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. …
Majority of successful projects include 50 per cent Indigenous ownership TORONTO – The Ontario government and the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) have released the detailed results of the province’s first competitive procurement for new reliable, affordable and clean electricity storage and generation. The Expedited Long-Term Request for Proposals (E-LT1) procurement acquired a total of 880 megawatts (MW) of energy storage, with …
Monarch Point Conservation Reserve protecting globally significant bird and monarch butterfly area PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY — The Ontario government has created the province’s first new conservation reserve in over 10 years. The Monarch Point Conservation Reserve will protect nearly 4,000 acres along the south shores of Prince Edward County – an area nearly five times the size of the Toronto …
Fast chargers now available at all ONroute locations ahead of summer TORONTO – The Ontario government is making it more convenient for electric vehicle (EV) owners to travel the province with EV fast chargers now installed at all 20 renovated ONroute stations along the province’s busiest highways, the 400 and 401. “Our government is putting shovels in the ground to …
New and enhanced programs will help families and businesses save money and support provincial grid TORONTO – The Ontario government is launching the new Peak Perks program to help families save money by conserving energy, as part of the government’s $342 million expansion of Ontario’s energy-efficiency programs that will reduce demands on the provincial grid. The government is also launching three …
