News - Ministry of Energy

  1. Ontario's Clean Energy Workforce Continues to Grow

    Ontario's sustainable energy technology programs are helping build a skilled workforce to meet the demand for clean energy jobs and strengthen the province's position as a clean energy leader in North America.

    February 2, 2012 11:30 AM | Ministry of Energy
  2. Niagara Tunnel Project Reaches Construction Milestone

    Construction on the Niagara Tunnel Project has reached a significant milestone with half of the tunnel now fully lined with concrete.

    January 18, 2012 11:30 AM | Ministry of Energy
  3. Electricity Exports Generate Revenue for Ontario

    Ontario's electricity market generated $13 million in December by exporting electricity to other states and provinces, bringing total net export revenues to over $277 million this year.

    January 12, 2012 4:30 PM | Ministry of Energy
  4. Top Ten Winter Energy Saving Tips

    Energy conservation is an important part of Ontario's Long-Term Energy Plan, which has set a goal of reducing energy consumption by 7,100 MW by the year 2030. That is the equivalent of taking over 2.4 million homes off the grid.

    December 23, 2011 9:30 AM | Ministry of Energy
  5. Ontario's Energy Update

    Ontario is a leader in conservation and is moving forward with its plan to build a clean, modern reliable energy system that families and businesses can count on.

    December 21, 2011 9:30 AM | Ministry of Energy
  6. Important Step Reached in FIT Review Process

    The consultation period of Ontario's Feed-in-Tariff (FIT) review closed yesterday, marking a notable milestone in the development of a sustainable clean energy economy.

    December 15, 2011 12:45 PM | Ministry of Energy
  7. Upgrading Transmission System Creates Over 100 Jobs

    Upgrades to Ontario's electricity transmission system are creating 115 new skilled construction jobs and helping to unlock new opportunities for clean energy projects.

    December 13, 2011 1:05 PM | Ministry of Energy
  8. Electricity Market Benefits Ontarians

    Ontario's electricity market generated over $16 million in November by exporting electricity to other states and provinces, bringing total net export revenues to nearly $264 million this year.

    December 8, 2011 4:00 PM | Ministry of Energy
  9. Building Ontario's Clean Energy Workforce

    Ontario is quickly becoming a clean energy leader in North America with sustainable energy technology programs helping build a skilled workforce to meet the demand for clean energy jobs.

    December 8, 2011 9:05 AM | Ministry of Energy
  10. Ontario's Solar Energy Industry Creating Jobs

    Ontario is quickly becoming a global leader in the clean energy economy, while building a clean, modern and reliable electricity system for our children and grandchildren.

    December 5, 2011 12:30 PM | Ministry of Energy
  11. Ontario Shutting Down Two More Coal Units

    Ontario is permanently shutting down two more dirty coal-fired units at Nanticoke Generating Station, ensuring cleaner air and a healthier future for families.

    December 1, 2011 12:05 PM | Ministry of Energy
  12. Statement from Ontario Minister of Energy Chris Bentley

    One year ago, the McGuinty Government's updated Long-Term Energy Plan set a course for creating thousands of jobs and sparking economic growth, while helping to clean the air we breathe.

    November 28, 2011 12:15 PM | Ministry of Energy
  13. Statement from Ontario Minister of Energy Chris Bentley

    We made a specific commitment to residents in Mississauga and Etobicoke to relocate the gas generating plant.

    November 21, 2011 9:30 AM | Ministry of Energy
  14. Ontarians Continue to Benefit from Electricity Exports

    Ontario's electricity market generated over $23 million in October by exporting electricity to other states and provinces, bringing total net export revenues to nearly $248 million this year.

    November 10, 2011 4:00 PM | Ministry of Energy
  15. Moving Renewable Energy Forward

    Ontario is moving forward with its commitment to review its clean energy Feed-in Tariff (FIT) Program.

    October 31, 2011 11:30 AM | Ministry of Energy