Eastern Ontario Electricity Demand Study

planned

The provincial government of Ontario, in collaboration with the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), will conduct a bulk study to evaluate the projected electricity demand in Eastern Ontario. The study aims to identify future infrastructure requirements to support growing communities, new housing, and increased electrification over the next 25 years. It includes regions such as Peterborough, Belleville, Kingston, and points east, with a focus also on the St. Lawrence region from Brockville to the Quebec border. The study will consider hydro power and battery power as key components of the local electricity generation plan.