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The IESO Media Desk is designed to meet the specific needs and timelines of reporters. Here you will find the most recent information about Ontario's power system and the wholesale electricity market.

IESO Media Desk:
416-506-2823 or media@ieso.ca

IN THE NEWS

Olympic Hockey Powers a Change in Electricity Usage
March 1, 2010 -
The power plays weren't limited to the ice in yesterday's Olympic hockey finals. There was a noticeable increase in electricity use in Ontario as people turned on their televisions to watch Canada battle the United States in the men's hockey finals.

High Levels of Reliability for Ontario's Electricity System
February 23, 2010 -
Nearly 2,600 megawatts (MW) of new and refurbished supply is scheduled to come into service over the next 18 months, resulting in a positive outlook for the reliability of Ontario's electricity system, said the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) in its latest 18-Month Outlook.

Wind Power in Ontario Generates a New Record in 2009
January 8, 2010 -
Wind generation in Ontario rose by more than 60 per cent over the previous year, Ontario's Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) reported today in its analysis of 2009 data.

Transmission, Integration and Customer Engagement Key in the Shift to a Cleaner, More Renewable Electricity Supply Mix
December 21, 2009 -
The influx of new wind and other renewable generation is being enabled by steps behind the scenes to ensure the reliable operation of Ontario's electricity system into the future. In its most recent Ontario Reliability Outlook, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) highlights the progress made in creating a cleaner, more sustainable electricity system, and the challenges ahead to manage a new, more variable supply mix.

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BRIEFING ROOM
PRICES Historical prices, comparisons with other jurisdictions, other electricity-related charges. DEMAND Demand trends, profiles and seasonal peaks. SUPPLY Ontario's generation capability, imports and exports, fuel sources. FEED-IN TARIFF (FIT) To enable new renewable energy on the power grid.	SPEECHES & PRESENTATIONS Don Tench, Director, Market Assessment and Compliance speaks at the GEA and the Smart Grid Development in Ontario Conference on January 26, 2010. PUBLIC APPEALS When and why the IESO issues public appeals to reduce electricity use. SMART GRID FORUM A Vision for Ontario’s Smart Grid.	MARKET REPORT IRC Report on the state of North American electricity markets. (.PDF) TOP 20 DEMAND PEAKS All-time provincial demand records. PROVINCIAL BENEFIT & OTHER REBATES Businesses and industries that pay the wholesale price for electricity are eligible for adjustments to their bills.

Ontario Reliability Outlook

Ontario Market Outlook

Guide for Manufacturers

Managing Your Electricity Costs

Here's the IESO evaluation of the progress to date on generation, transmission and demand projects underway to meet future reliability needs.


12:00 PM EST – Mar. 10, 2010
ONTARIO DEMAND
Ontario Demand:	17,214 MW

Operating Reserve Requirement:	1,520 MW

Today's Projected Peak: (at 8:00 p.m. EST)	18,385 MW


SUPPLY
Generation by Fuel Type:

Nuclear:	9,221 MW
Hydro:	4,402 MW
Coal:	1,397 MW
Gas:	2,344 MW
Wind:	270 MW
Other:	140 MW

Hourly Imports:	1,110 MW

Hourly Exports:	1,719 MW

Today's Generator Availability at Peak:	26,720 MW

Maximum Ontario Import Capacity:	5,372 MW (approx.)


WHOLESALE PRICES
Hourly Price:	3.29¢/kWh

Average Weighted Price for March:	2.83¢/kWh

Provincial Benefit Charge for March:	2.63¢/kWh

Average Weighted Price since Jan 1, 2010:	3.42¢/kWh

Day-Ahead Price Forecast

What do these numbers mean?

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