• AMO is calling on the province to take the lead on a comprehensive long-term plan for the electrification and growth of Ontario’s energy grid, including the role that natural gas will play as part of the energy transition. [...] • The Electricity Distributors’ Association • The province’s Electrification and Energy (EDA) estimates that Ontario LDCs Transition Panel has recommended that the could spend up to $120 billion on new province develop a plan to meet this target. [...] local infrastructure from 2024 to 2050 to support transition to a net-zero Ontario’s Energy System emissions energy supply. [...] • Energy in Ontario is regulated by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) which determines energy rates, oversees investments into energy transmission and distribution infrastructure. [...] Other Resources and Reports • Report of Ontario’s Electrification and Energy Transition Panel • Independent Electricity System Operator “Pathways to Decarbonization” Report • AMO letter to the Ontario Energy Board regarding electricity distribution infrastructure funding • AMO submission to the Ministry of Energy on Bill 165 For more information: Brian Lambie, AMO Media Contact, 416-729-5425, lamb.
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- August 2024 1
- Context 1
- Meeting growing demand while cutting carbon emissions 1
- Ontario is facing a surge in electricity demand 1
- The provinces Electrification and Energy 1
- Transition Panel has recommended that the province develop a plan to meet this target. 1
- Ontarios Energy System 1
- Energy in Ontario is regulated by the Ontario 1
- Energy Board OEB which determines energy rates oversees investments into energy transmission and distribution infrastructure. 1
- The Independent Electricity System Operator IESO oversees the operation of Ontarios 1
- There are about 60 local distribution corporations LDCs each serving a defined geographic 1
- AMO Position 1
- Municipalities are important partners in energy planning. A clean reliable and affordable 1
- Municipal governments also advocate for strong action to reach net zero emission goals to 1
- AMO is calling on the province to take the lead on a comprehensive long-term plan for the 1
- Such planning will equip municipalities to make long-term energy infrastructure decisions in 1
- This plan should ensure reliable long-term funding for energy distribution and transmission 1
- AMOs proposed could include the cost of energy 1
- Social and Economic Prosperity Review 1
- Key Facts 1
- Historically local distribution 1
- The Electricity Distributors Association 1
- EDA estimates that Ontario LDCs could spend up to 120 billion on new local infrastructure from 2024 to 2050 to support transition to a net-zero emissions energy supply. 1
- LDCs and Hydro One manage the construction and maintenance of local energy infrastructure. Municipalities are the majority shareholders of LDCs but unlike other local utilities do not 2
- The IESO-led process to procure new energy projects gives municipalities a say in deciding 2
- These proposals are often technical andor involve innovative new technologies like battery 2
- Clearer provincial guidelines on land use fire safety and community benefit agreements would 2
- Other Resources and Reports 2
- For more information 2
- Brian Lambie AMO Media Contact 416-729-5425 lambieredbrick.ca 2
