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 Area electrical region to ensure a reliable supply of electricity, and to support local growth and economic development.
The 2026 Niagara Area Scoping Assessment Outcome Report and the IESO’s response to feedback has been posted following the September 15 narrated presentation. The report detailed the need for a coordinated regional planning approach and development of an Integrated Regional Resource Plan (IRRP) for the Niagara Electrical Area.
Engagement will continue throughout the development of the plan with more details to follow. The Niagara Area engagement webpage continues to be a source of ongoing information related to regional planning activities, including any upcoming engagement opportunities.
