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The IESO Media Desk is designed to meet the specific needs and timelines of reporters. Here you will find the most recent information about Ontario's power system and the wholesale electricity market.

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IN THE NEWS

New Electricity Supply Supports Coal Phase-Out in Ontario
August 23, 2010 -

Ontario has sufficient electricity generation and transmission resources available to maintain reliability over the next year and a half, said the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) in its latest 18-Month Outlook.

Ontario Communities Power Down for Megawatt Reduction Challenge
August 16, 2010 -

The strong results in the 2010 Megawatt Reduction Challenge demonstrate that electricity conservation is a key priority for Ontario's municipalities and their residents. While Goderich walked away as this year's winner, there were 61 communities that participated in the friendly competition to reduce as much electricity as possible on August 11 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

IESO Plans Routine Voltage Reduction Test
July 14, 2010 -
The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) is planning a routine voltage reduction test for tomorrow, Thursday, July 15, 2010. The IESO performs voltage reduction tests every 18 months to simulate emergency actions and measure the load reduction that occurs.

IESO Selects Participants for Demonstration Project to Provide Regulation Services
June 29, 2010 -
Ontario's Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has selected two companies, Sempa Power Systems Ltd. and Hydrogenics Corporation, to participate in an innovative project that will allow large industrial, commercial and institutional electricity consumers to provide a grid-balancing service usually supplied by generators.

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BRIEFING ROOM

PRICES
Historical prices, comparisons with other jurisdictions, other electricity-related charges.


DEMAND
Demand trends, profiles and seasonal peaks.


SUPPLY
Ontario's generation capability, imports and exports, fuel sources.


FEED-IN TARIFF (FIT)
To enable new renewable energy on the power grid.

SPEECHES & PRESENTATIONS
Paul Murphy, President and CEO addresses the 2010 Energy Matters Summit on April 27, 2010.


PUBLIC APPEALS
When and why the IESO issues public appeals to reduce electricity use.


SMART GRID FORUM
A Vision for Ontario’s Smart Grid.

MARKET REPORT
IRC Report on the state of North American electricity markets. (.PDF)


TOP 20 DEMAND PEAKS
All-time provincial demand records.


PROVINCIAL BENEFIT & OTHER REBATES
Businesses and industries that pay the wholesale price for electricity are eligible for adjustments to their bills.

Ontario Reliability Outlook
Ontario Market Outlook
Guide for Manufacturers
Managing Your Electricity Costs
Here's the IESO evaluation of the progress to date on generation, transmission and demand projects underway to meet future reliability needs.

 

Market at a Glance

11:00 a.m. EDT –  Sep. 2, 2010

ONTARIO DEMAND

Ontario Demand:

21,663 MW

Operating Reserve Requirement:

1,520 MW

Today's Projected Peak:

(at 5:00 p.m. EDT)

23,430 MW

SUPPLY

Hourly Output by Fuel Type:

Nuclear:

10,922 MW

Hydro:

2,946 MW

Coal:

3,131 MW

Gas:

5,503 MW

Wind:

125 MW

Other:

128 MW

Hourly Imports:

1,136 MW

Hourly Exports:

2,320 MW

Today's Generator Availability at Peak:

28,246 MW

Maximum Ontario Import Capacity:

4,600 MW
(approx.)

WHOLESALE PRICES

Hourly Price:

3.97¢/kWh

Average Weighted Price for September:

4.32¢/kWh

Provincial Benefit Charge for September:

1.36¢/kWh

Average Weighted Price since Jan 1, 2010:

4.02¢/kWh

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