Province Expanding Hydroelectric Energy Across Northern Ontario

The Ontario government has announced a $2 billion investment to refurbish and expand hydroelectric generating stations across Northern Ontario. This transformative initiative, led by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) in partnership with Andritz Hydropower Canada, will secure 830 megawatts (MW) of clean electricity—enough to power 830,000 homes—and create over 1,000 good-paying jobs in Northern Ontario.

This bold investment will provide affordable, reliable, and clean energy to support Ontario’s growth while ensuring families and businesses have the power they need to thrive. By adding up to 40 megawatts of new clean energy annually and extending the life of our hydroelectric infrastructure, we are laying the foundation for decades of energy security and economic opportunity.Under the leadership of Premier

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En: Expanding Hydroelectric Energy

Fr: Développement de l’énergie hydroélectrique