The Niagara region includes the City of Port Colborne, City of Welland, City of Thorold, City of Niagara Falls, Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, City of St. Catherines, Town of Fort Erie, Town of Lincoln, Township of West Lincoln, Town of Grimsby, Township of Wainfleet, and Town of Pelham. Haldimand County has also been included in the regional infrastructure planning needs assessment for Niagara region.
The local distribution companies providing services to customers in the area include:
Alectra Utilities
Canadian Niagara Power Inc.
Grimsby Power Inc.
Hydro One Networks Inc.
Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc.
Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro Inc.
Welland Hydro-Electric System Corporation
Regional Planning Progress Update
Regional electricity planning has kicked-off in the Niagara electrical region to ensure a reliable supply of electricity, and to support local growth and economic development. A narrated presentation and draft scoping assessment outcome report has been posted on the engagement webpage for feedback. The draft report details the need for a coordinated regional planning approach and development of an Integrated Regional Resource Plan (IRRP) for the Niagara electrical region.
Engagement will continue through the development of the plan with more details to follow. The Niagara engagement webpage continues to be a source of ongoing information related to regional planning activities, including any upcoming engagement opportunities.
