Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)’s Post

We were proud to join Minister Stephen Lecce today as Ontario announced bold plans to generate more energy to meet growing electricity demands; exploring sites for energy generation in Port Hope, Haldimand County and St. Clair Township. With electricity demand expected to increase by 75% by 2050—the equivalent of adding four and a half Torontos to the grid—this proactive planning is essential. While Ontario is on track to meet demand through 2035, the province will need an additional 16,000 MW of generation capacity by 2050, alongside new transmission infrastructure. This investment strengthens Ontario’s energy system while supporting economic growth and job creation across the province. We’re excited to see these transformative steps securing a sustainable energy future for all Ontarians. Learn more: https://shorturl.at/r9TvJ #EnergyLeadership #OntarioInnovation #ReliableEnergy #CleanEnergy

Very excited about the Grid Deployment Office's announcements of two Transmission Siting and Economic Development (TSED) grants to Colorado today! Alamosa County will receive $1.7M to conduct a transmission study to find a new route for electricity interconnection into the Upper Rio Grande Valley, increasing resilience and potentially initiating a solar economy. The Dept. of Local Affairs (DOLA) received $9.5M for community investment in SE Colorado, through which the Grid United Three Corners Connector (3CC) HVDC line is proposed to connect Pueblo, CO to Guymon, OK, across the interconnection seam. These two regions are well deserving of this funding. There is a market failure of lack of new transmission our changing generation sources, and the IRA and DOE are doing a great job to correct this failure through programs like this. https://lnkd.in/g544sG-M #DOE #DOLA #Alamosa #GDO #Transmission #Energytransition

Maryland is on a quest to improve its electrical grid, reduce power outages, and meet its ongoing clean energy goals. Utilities and other operators can apply for part of $15 million in grants through the Maryland Resilient Infrastructure for Sustainable Energy (RISE) program. Grants are available for resiliency projects, including weatherization, utility pole projects, and reconductoring. The funds are available through the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. #Maryland #IIJA #GridResilience #ElectricalGrid

As Ontario continues to experience economic growth and a rising demand for energy, meeting these needs sustainably is crucial. The new Bruce C station, as part of Ontario’s future energy strategy, will play a pivotal role in addressing this challenge by bolstering province’s energy infrastructure. By investing in Nuclear Power, Ontario is not only securing its energy future but also fostering local industry and economic growth.

“Substantial expansion of our electricity system is required to meet our net zero aspirations, but we’re concerned with the challenges for developing projects in Canada…Our national government needs to consider itself as a change enabler.” On behalf of Canada’s waterpower industry, 🌊 WaterPower Canada | Hydroélectricité Canada President Gilbert Bennett spoke at the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and called on the 🍁 federal government to: ⚡ Develop support for energy projects nationally ⚡ Urgently streamline project approval processes ⚡ Provide guidance to permitting authorities ⚡ Encourage and support regional planning initiatives ⚡ Support low-cost investments in electric alternatives to fossil fuel use ⚡ Actively work with provinces and municipalities to address barriers to electrification

💡 The recent power outage in Ecuador raises concerns about the reliability of the country's infrastructure. A reminder of the importance of investing in energy 💡 #Ecuador #ElectricInfrastructure #ElectricOutage #NecessaryInvestment ⚡🔌

From beginning to end, municipalities play a role in Ontario’s electricity system as both the catalyst and drivers for demand, and at the same time, as critical decision-makers about the type and location of new electricity infrastructure, which is required to support the energy transition. Over the past three days, I – along with Lesley Gallinger, Chuck Farmer, Marko Cirovic and a contingent of colleagues – had the privilege to take part in countless conversations with municipal representatives during the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) annual conference, where we touched on two key themes: we need to grow the system bigger and faster than ever before; and municipalities have the power to say yes – for the benefit of communities and our province. The IESO will continue to engage with communities and stakeholders as we look to add more supply and transmission to a system that we are forecasting will see an increase in demand by at least 60 per cent by 2050. There’s a lot of work ahead of us, and the IESO is committed to purposeful engagement. For more on the IESO’s regional planning and electricity networks visit https://lnkd.in/gQihQfsD or contact communityengagement@ieso.ca.  

Interesting concept to cover the cost of infrastructure to bring electricity to those facilities.

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⚡ Powering Canada - Canada Electricity Advisory Council: Final report ⚡ Four cornerstones of success to accelerate transition to clean electricity - Read more 👇 Speed: Canada needs to rapidly expand its clean electricity infrastructure. Affordability: The transition must be affordable and cost-competitive. Reliability: Ensuring the reliability of Canada’s electricity systems is vital during this accelerated transition. Indigenous Participation: Much of Canada’s new electricity infrastructure will be built on Indigenous lands.