The IESO reported March 4 that its Integrated Regional Resource Plan (IRRP) for Ottawa has been posted online following the completion a public engagement initiative.
The report considers the potential for long-term growth in electricity demand and varying supply conditions over the next 20 years. The Ottawa sub-region is one of two electricity planning sub-regions in the broader Greater Ottawa Region.
This 20-year electricity plan identified electricity needs in the long term for the Kanata-Stittsville and Southeast Ottawa areas, and reaffirmed end-of-life asset replacement needs in the East Ottawa area. The plan also identifies the requirement for further assessment of options to address limited supply to the regional 115 kV system. Options examined to meet future local capacity needs, including opportunities for targeted, integrated solutions, and next steps are outlined in the plan.
The full report is available here.