Speeches and Presentations
From Aspiration to Action: How Ontario’s Energy Transformation Is Taking Off
Ontario’s energy transformation is a multi-faceted endeavour that aspires to eliminate emissions from the grid while simultaneously growing transmission and resource capabilities across the province. Actions are underway that will address Ontario’s supply needs out to the 2030s. At an Ontario Energy Network event, Lesley Gallinger, President and CEO of the IESO, shared the unique perspective of the electricity system operator and planner on recent sector activities and the hard work that lies ahead.
February 2, 2024
The IESO is at the heart of the electricity system, helping lead an orderly transition to a decarbonized grid. With demand expected to grow, and assets retiring or entering refurbishment, a lot of work must take place in the short term but with a long-term view. At the Ontario Energy Conference, Lesley Gallinger, President and CEO of the IESO, offered an overview of sector priorities and the IESO’s actions in the midst of the energy transformation.
September 27, 2023
Notes for Remarks at the Ontario Energy Network Luncheon
Ontario’s energy grid is transforming: demand is increasing; supply is under pressure; and technologies continue to evolve. The spotlight on the energy sector also grows brighter by the day as it relates to reliability, affordability, and future decarbonization. At an Ontario Energy Network event, Lesley Gallinger, President and CEO, shared her view at a pivotal point in Ontario’s electricity system by remembering the past that helped set the stage for today, examined our current landscape, and offered a glimpse into the future so we can prepare for what’s next.
November 18, 2022
Preparing for the Electricity System of Tomorrow
The IESO is at the heart of the electricity system, ensuring affordable electricity is available where and when Ontario needs it. In the coming years, the province faces a quickly evolving system where reliance on electricity will grow. Lesley Gallinger, President and CEO, offers an overview of the activities and priorities of the IESO in preparing for the electricity system of tomorrow.
September 19, 2022
The path forward: ensuring resource adequacy central to 2021 priorities
The province’s electricity landscape is changing – and fast. After a period of robust supply, a number of factors – including expiring contracts, nuclear refurbishments and retirements, and growing demand – will create a growing capacity gap in the province over the second half of the decade. Against this backdrop, the IESO has established clear priorities to enable Ontario to continue to meet system needs cost-effectively and reliably, while laying the foundation for future change.
February 18, 2021
Planning in an Evolving Electricity Landscape
Ontario is moving from a period of surplus to a time when capacity needs are emerging. At the November IESO Stakeholder Engagement Days, Leonard Kula (Vice President Planning, Acquisition and Operations, and Chief Operating Officer) discusses the work underway to meet future electricity needs cost-effectively and the important role stakeholders play in the process.
November 18, 2020
Terry Young speaks at the IESO September engagement days
Terry Young, Interim IESO President and CEO provides opening remarks for the September IESO Stakeholder Engagement Days. Terry discusses the IESO’s focus over the coming months and how stakeholder feedback is key to the IESO’s efforts to ensure system reliability and cost-effectiveness.
September 28, 2020
Terry Young speaks at AMO conference about staying connected in changing times
Terry Young, Vice President, Policy, Engagement and Innovation provides remarks for the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) annual conference. Terry discusses the impacts of COVID-19 on the electricity system, the regional planning process, innovative solutions to meet community needs, and how the IESO continues to connect with communities.
August 20, 2020
Getting Back on Course: Ontario’s energy needs in the post-pandemic world
Peter Gregg, President and CEO, addresses how the sector has responded to COVID-19 impacts on electricity demand, discusses how the IESO will cost-effectively meet Ontario’s adequacy needs, and introduces the IESO’s updated corporate strategy at the August Stakeholder Advisory Committee meeting.
August 11, 2020
Terry Young speaks innovation at the IESO June engagement days
Terry Young provides opening remarks at the IESO’s June engagement days where he discusses the importance of innovation in the electricity sector and provides an update on the IESO’s work to advance that innovation.
June 24, 2020