Tag: Independent Electricity System Operator
Policy POV: Ontario’s electrification and energy transition panel report
The final report of Ontario's Electrification and Energy Transition Panel was released on January 19, 2024. The report is expected to help achieve collaborative and...
OSPE recommendations for Ontario’s ideal mix of energy sources
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) has conducted an electricity system simulation and economic analysis to determine what retail electricity rates will be in...
Market Watch: More sustainable manufacturing in Canada
General Market Commentary
The Bank of Canada increased its interest rate 25 basis points to 4.75% on June 7. This is the first rate increase...
Ontario’s electricity system moves forward with largest energy storage procurement
The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) is moving forward with the procurement of seven new energy storage projects to provide 739 MW of capacity...
What is helping and hindering Canadians on the journey to net-zero?
QUEST Canada and Pollution Probe recently held their bi-monthly Low Carbon Energy Innovation Community of Practice (CoP) session. This was the second meeting, with...
Ontario government launches clean energy credit registry
Ontario is leveraging its world-class clean electricity grid by launching a clean energy credit (CEC) registry to boost competitiveness and attract jobs, by helping...
Lighting the way to a more sustainable future in Vaughan
As municipalities across the country look to expand their infrastructure offerings while cutting their energy bills, an increasing number of towns are turning to...
Oneida, Canada’s largest energy storage project, receives additional support and finalizes...
The governments of Canada and Ontario are working together to build the largest battery storage project in in the country. The 250-megawatt (MW) Oneida...
Unlocking sustainable energy resources in Ontario
As Ontario’s energy needs increase, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) and Ontario Energy Board (OEB) are working with local electricity distributors and technology...
Ontario communities reducing electricity through innovation
With electricity consumption projected to rise, Ontario’s communities and businesses are developing innovative energy management solutions that help make the electricity system more efficient,...