IESO Initiates Public Engagement for Northwestern Ontario's Electricity Plan
The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) of Ontario is launching a public engagement process to gather input on the region's future energy needs in northwestern Ontario, with projections indicating that electricity demand could more than double by 2050 due to significant mining development and economic growth. The IESO is recommending the construction of new transmission lines, including a proposed line connecting the Sudbury area to the Third Line near Sault Ste. Marie, to ensure a reliable power supply and support the region's ongoing economic expansion. Community feedback will play a crucial role in shaping the final plan, with public participation encouraged by IESO officials to help address the urgent need for increased power supply and generation capacity in areas such as Nipigon, the North Shore of Lake Superior, and Red Lake.
