Ontario Investing In Hydroelectric Energy

The government is supporting Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) plan to invest approximately $1 billion to refurbish eight hydroelectric stations in eastern Ontario. This infrastructure program would secure 1,617 megawatts (MW) of clean electricity generation, equivalent to powering 1.6 million homes, helping to meet increasing demand from electrification and fueling the province’s growth.

The work will impact the Arnprior, Barrett Chute, Mountain Chute, Stewartville, Chats Falls, Chenaux. Des Joachims, and Otto Holden stations and take place over the next 20 years, creating more than 500 highly skilled and well-paid jobs in Eastern Ontario. This investment in Ontario’s hydroelectric fleet is just one part of Powering Ontario’s Growth, the government’s pragmatic plan which outlines the actions the province is taking to meet growing energy demand and reduce emissions by expanding Ontario’s reliable, affordable and clean grid.

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