Overview

• Ontario projects a 75% increase in electricity demand by 2050, driven by factors like electric vehicles and AI technology.
• Three sites owned by Ontario Power Generation—Nanticoke, Lambton, and Wesleyville—are being considered for new facilities.
• The proposed facilities could include various forms of electricity generation, with nuclear and gas plants among the possibilities.
• Energy Minister Stephen Lecce emphasized the need to secure long-term power solutions beyond 2035 to meet rising demand.
• Discussions with municipalities and First Nation communities will be initiated to evaluate the feasibility of these projects.