Ontario joins Canada’s Regional Energy and Resource Tables
by CM Staff
The federal government said it is committed to working with Ontario as it advances its procurement of 4,000 MW of electricity capacity.
BOWMANVILLE — Ontario has joined the Regional Energy and Resource Tables, a partnership with the federal government intended to support economic growth across Canada.
According to the province’s announcement, the partnership will support the expansion of Ontario’s clean electricity grid in hopes of attracting more investment and creating jobs. They have also stated their intention to support Ontario’s manufacturing base by developing the critical minerals needed for electric vehicle and battery manufacturing.
Additionally, both the federal and Ontario governments have declared their intentions to focus on five key areas; the development of the province’s electricity grid, the development of critical mineral value chains, leadership in nuclear technology deployment, clean hydrogen opportunities, and the advancement of a more “sustainable” forestry sector.
The federal government said it is committed to working with Ontario as it advances its procurement of 4,000 MW of electricity capacity.
Furthermore, the provincial government said its commitment to procure at least 1,500 MW of stand-alone energy storage is key to the province’s plan to provide reliable electricity.
Members of the Ontario and federal government made the announcement at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. According to Natural Resources Canada, this brings the number of provinces and territories participating in the Regional Tables to nine. British Columbia, Manitoba and Newfoundland and Labrador helped launch the first phase of the Regional Tables in June, and New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, the Northwest Territories and Yukon were part of the second phase earlier this month.
