The Northern York Region area is growing rapidly with new businesses, homes, roads, schools and neighbourhoods. As a result, electricity demand in Northern York Region is expected to grow by more than three percent annually for the next 10 years.
Upgrades to the electricity system in the southern part of York Region took place in 2004; however, there have been no major improvements in the northern part since the 1990s.
In September 2005, the OPA submitted a report to the OEB after several months of extensive study and consultation. The OPA’s report recommended a multi-stage plan to meet the region’s electricity requirements and ensure an affordable, reliable, and secure electricity serve. The plan was built on several key elements, including:
Conservation
Upgrades to the existing Armitage Transformer Station
A new transformer station at Holland Junction
New generation located in the area.
The OPA strives for openness and transparency in its consultation process. Ontarians can help us to ensure we have a reliable, sustainable and affordable supply of electricity in the future. If you have questions or comments please contact us online.
Minister Smitherman will be joined by senior officials from the Ontario Power Authority and Pristine Power to discuss the province’s plan for a new and cleaner source of electricity in the community – a natural gas power plant – to meet rising electricity demands.
TORONTO, Dec. 11—The Ontario Power Authority (OPA) announced today that it will sign a 20-year contract with York Energy Centre LP to design, build and operate a 393 megawatt (MW) electricity generating station, on Dufferin Street in the Township of King.
The Ontario Power Authority has received six (6) proposals from four (4) proponents to design, build, and operate a new 350 megawatt natural gas-fired peaking generating facility in Northern York Region.
