OEA, Power Advisory say load growth can reduce rates

The Ontario Energy Association (OEA) released a report August 25 produced by Power Advisory LLC that argues Ontario could reduce rate pressure on existing customers by introducing policies to increase electricity load.

IESO posts definitive documents in energy design process

The IESO has published the Pre-Dispatch Calculation Engine draft detailed design document for stakeholder review.

Government supports Pickering extension

The Ontario government announced August 14 that it was supporting a plan by Ontario Power Generation to safely extend the life of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station.

Refurbishment starts on Darlington Unit 3

Ontario Power Generation said September 3 that work was underway on refurbishing Unit 3 of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station.

OPG chooses vendors for hydro station refurbishment

Ontario Power Generation announced August 17 that it had selected Andritz Hydro Canada, based in Paris, Ont., as one of four companies to bid on future repair, replacement and refurbishment work for large control gates at OPG’s hydroelectric generating stations.