2023 Conservation and Demand Management Results
November 21, 2024
In 2023, the IESO delivered and expanded its suite of energy efficiency offerings programs—while increasing energy savings targets—to achieve a cumulative total of 1,698 GWh of energy savings and 283 MW of peak demand savings over three years under the 2021-2024 Conservation and Demand Management Framework.
This included the addition of four new initiatives launched in 2023:
- Peak Perks, which is a new residential demand response program for homes to help lower energy use at peak times.
- Targeted Greenhouse Program for lighting and advanced controls in southwestern Ontario.
- Retrofit Program enhancements by adding a custom stream to support businesses to undertake more complex energy-efficiency projects.
- Local Initiatives Program enhancements to address local needs in constrained areas.
In 2023, the new programs saved 464 GWh in energy savings and 111 MW in peak demand savings.