Ontario's Electricity Supply Secure For The Next Decade


CSA Z462 Arc Flash Training – Electrical Safety Compliance Course

Our customized live online or in‑person group training can be delivered to your staff at your location.

  • Live Online
  • 6 hours Instructor-led
  • Group Training Available
Regular Price:
$249
Coupon Price:
$199
Reserve Your Seat Today
A report issued today by the Independent Electricity Market Operator (IMO) indicates that OntarioÂ’s electricity supply future is secure for at least the next 10 years.

"Based on the existing electrical facilities we have and proposed additions, Ontario has a reliable supply of electricity for the next decade or more -- under a wide-variety of circumstances," says the IMOÂ’s Chief Operating Officer, Paul Murphy.

The findings are outlined in the IMOÂ’s 10-year Outlook , a report produced annually that looks at provincial demands for electricity and the ability of the electrical system to meet those needs over the next decade. The document considers a number of planning scenarios that reflect various assumptions related to electricity demand growth, generating station availability, and the construction of new facilities.

"With average electricity use growth, the current and committed new resources are sufficient to meet Ontario demands for much of the 10 year planning cycle," explains Murphy. "There is a need for additional resources during the latter half of the next 10 years as well as on-going opportunities to improve the efficiency of the Ontario market."

Private investors have proposed to build approximately $3 billion worth of new facilities in Ontario once the competitive marketplace is opened.

The Independent Electricity Market Operator (IMO) manages the flow of electricity to local distribution utilities and major wholesale customers in Ontario. IMO system operators instantaneously match the production of power to the needs of 11 million Ontarians every day.

Related News

Extensive Disaster Planning at Electric & Gas Utilities Means Lights Will Stay On

Utility Pandemic Preparedness strengthens grid resilience through continuity planning, critical infrastructure protection, DOE-DHS coordination, onsite…
View more

BC Hydro: 2021 was a record-breaking year for electricity demand

BC Hydro 2021 Peak Load Records highlight record-breaking electricity demand, peak load spikes, heat dome…
View more

Opp Leader calls for electricity market overhaul to favor consumers over generators

Labor National Electricity Market Reform aims to rebalance NEM rules, support a fair-dinkum clean energy…
View more

New fuel cell concept brings biological design to better electricity generation

Quinone-mediated fuel cell uses a bio-inspired organic shuttle to carry electrons and protons to a…
View more

Federal Government announces funding for Manitoba-Saskatchewan power line

Birtle Transmission Line connects Manitoba Hydro to SaskPower, enabling 215 MW of clean hydroelectricity, improving…
View more

California Considers Revamping Electricity Rates in Bid to Clean the Grid

California Electricity Rate Overhaul proposes a fixed fee and lower per-kWh rates to boost electrification,…
View more

Sign Up for Electricity Forum’s Newsletter

Stay informed with our FREE Newsletter — get the latest news, breakthrough technologies, and expert insights, delivered straight to your inbox.

Electricity Today T&D Magazine Subscribe for FREE

Stay informed with the latest T&D policies and technologies.
  • Timely insights from industry experts
  • Practical solutions T&D engineers
  • Free access to every issue

Live Online & In-person Group Training

Advantages To Instructor-Led Training – Instructor-Led Course, Customized Training, Multiple Locations, Economical, CEU Credits, Course Discounts.

Request For Quotation

Whether you would prefer Live Online or In-Person instruction, our electrical training courses can be tailored to meet your company's specific requirements and delivered to your employees in one location or at various locations.