Ontario's Integrated Energy Plan: Priorities For The Next 25 Years

On June 12, the Government of Ontario released Energy for Generations¹, an Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) which provides a 25-year roadmap for powering Ontario's growth and economic development in accordance with the province's Affordable Energy Future Vision². Emphasizing affordability, security, reliability and clean energy, the IEP outlines actions and investments across Ontario's energy system, including nuclear and hydro generation, grid infrastructure, natural gas, hydrogen and carbon capture, energy efficiency and Distributed Energy Resources, Indigenous partnerships, and regional and global trade opportunities.

What you need to know

• The IEP outlines key priorities to support the government's economic growth goals and attract investment to Ontario. This aligns with the addition of "economic growth" to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) and Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) mandates set out in the recently proposed Bill 40.