Regional electricity planning has kicked-off in the East Lake Superior electrical region to ensure a reliable supply of electricity, and to support local growth and economic development. Regional planning looks at the unique needs of each region and considers wire and non-wire options and innovative resources to meet the needs. This engagement initiative will provide interested parties with an opportunity to offer input for consideration during the regional planning process.
Regional electricity plans take a 20-year outlook on every region in the province. The planning process provides an opportunity for communities to inform the IESO about anticipated needs and priorities and to provide feedback on the development of the options for meeting this region’s future electricity needs.
Interested parties that were invited to participate in this engagement initiative include but are not limited to:
Municipalities – Town of Bruce Mines, Township of Chapleau, Hilton Township, The Municipality of Huron Shores, Township of Jocelyn, Township of Johnson, Laird Township, Township of Macdonald, Meredith & Aberdeen Additional, Township of Plummer Additional, Prince Township, City of Sault Ste. Marie, Township of St. Joseph, Tarbutt Township & Tarbutt Additional, Township of Dubreuilville and Municipality of Wawa.
Indigenous communities that may be potentially impacted or may have an interest based on treaty territory, traditional territory or traditional land uses: Chapleau Cree First Nation, Chapleau Ojibwe First Nation, Garden River First Nation, Michipicoten First Nation, Brunswick House First Nation and Batchewana First Nations.
Local distribution companies (LDCs) who serve the community including Algoma Power Inc., Hydro One Distribution and PUC Distribution.
Transmitters including Hydro One Networks Inc., Hydro One Networks Sault Ste. Marie LP., and PUC Transmission LP.
Consumers, service providers and associations for the area.
East Lake Superior Technical Working Group - A Technical Working Group is led by the IESO and consists of the three LDCs in the region and the three local transmitters. The group will use this regional planning engagement initiative to incorporate input while developing the IRRP for the region.
All comments and enquiries in this engagement initiative can be directed to engagement@ieso.ca.
