IESO Education Series
Learn how the IESO leads a reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity system through digital guides that explain fundamental topics in an engaging way.
Behind the Grid – The Role of the IESO in Ontario’s Electricity Sector
Discover how the IESO powers progress across Ontario. This guide introduces the essential work the IESO does to ensure a reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity system.
Explore how the IESO:
- Powers Ontario with confidence: Learn how the IESO ensures a reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity system, one that communities and businesses can depend on every day.
- Plans and prepares for a rapidly evolving electricity system: Understand how the IESO forecasts demand, plans for future needs, and integrates new resources.
- Supports a diverse and growing sector: Get to know the roles of the many sector participants, from generators and distributors to innovators, and how the IESO partners with them to secure Ontario’s electricity future.
- Helps Ontarians use energy more efficiently: Learn how Save on Energy programs support households, businesses, and communities in reducing electricity use, lowering costs, and contributing to a more efficient, cost-effective electricity system.