Regional Electricity Planning - North of Dryden Sub-Region

The IESO has launched engagement for the North of Dryden Addendum Study. Due to emerging growth in the North of Dryden sub-region a local electricity infrastructure study has been initiated to address emerging local needs to ensure a reliable supply of electricity that supports local growth and economic development.

The North of Dryden sub-region generally includes the area extending northward from Dryden to the towns of Ear Falls, Red Lake, Pickle Lake, and surrounding areas. This study will be included as an Addendum to the Northwest Integrated Regional Resource Plan (“NW IRRP”) that was originally published in 2023.

Regional electricity planning takes a 20-year outlook on every region in the province. The planning process provides an opportunity for communities to tell the IESO about anticipated needs and priorities and to contribute to the development of the options for meeting this region’s future electricity needs.

All interested parties are invited to participate in this engagement initiative and may include but are not limited to:

• Municipalities of Red Lake, Pickle Lake, Ear Falls, and surrounding areas
• Indigenous communities in Northwest Ontario that may be potentially impacted or may have an interest based on treaty territory, traditional territory or traditional land uses: Animakee Wa Zhing #37 First Nation, Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan Anishinaabek First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Aroland First Nation, Asubpeeschoseewagong First Nation, Bearskin Lake First Nation, Big Grassy River First Nation, Biigtigong Nishnaabeg, Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek, Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek, Cat Lake First Nation, Constance Lake First Nation, Deer Lake First Nation, Eabametoong First Nation, Eagle Lake First Nation, Fort Severn First Nation, Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation, Ginoogaming First Nation, Gull Bay First Nation, Iskatewizaagegan #39 Independent First Nation, Kasabonika Lake First Nation, Keewaywin First Nation, Kingfisher Lake First Nation, Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation, Koocheching First Nation, Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation, Lac Seul First Nation, Long Lake #58 First Nation, Marten Falls First Nation, McDowell Lake First Nation, Michipicoten First Nation, Mishkeegogamang First Nation, Missanabie Cree First Nation, Muskrat Dam Lake First Nation, Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Neskantaga First Nation, Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg, Nibinamik First Nation, Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation, North Caribou Lake First Nation, North Spirit Lake First Nation, Northwest Angle #33 First Nation, Ojibway Nation of Saugeen First Nation, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Pays Plat First Nation, Pikangikum First Nation, Poplar Hill First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Sachigo Lake First Nation, Sandy Lake First Nation, Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, Slate Falls First Nation, Wabaseemoong Independent Nations, Wabauskang First Nation, Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation, Wapekeka First Nation, Washagamis (Obashkaandagaang) Bay First Nation, Wauzhushk Onigum Nation, Wawakapewin First Nation, Webequie First Nation, Weenusk First Nation, Whitesand First Nation, Whitewater Lake First Nation, and Wunnumin Lake First Nation
• Communities affiliated with Métis Nation of Ontario and Red Sky Métis Independent Nation
• Local distribution companies (LDCs) who serve the region including Sioux Lookout Hydro, Hydro One (Distribution), Hydro One Remotes, and Fort Francis Power Corporation
• Transmitters who serve the region including Hydro One (Transmission)
• Consumers and service providers

Northwest Technical Working Group - The Technical Working Group, consisting of the LDCs in the region, the local transmitter and the IESO, will use this regional planning engagement initiative to consider input to develop Addendum Study for the sub-region. All comments and enquiries about this engagement initiative can be directed to engagement@ieso.ca.

Related Information

• 2023 Northwest Integrated Regional Resource Plan (IRRP)
• 2023 Northwest IRRP Appendices
• 2023 Northwest IRRP Data Tables

Schedule of Activities