Ontario Moves to Streamline Electricity Grid Connections for New Homes

Legislation aims to reduce costs and accelerate building by changing how infrastructure expenses are allocated.

Energy Minister Stephen Lecce plans to introduce legislation to make grid connections faster and less costly for new homes and businesses.
Currently, developers bear the full cost of infrastructure for grid connections, but the new plan would charge based on electricity usage.
The initiative is part of the Progressive Conservative government's goal to build 1.5 million homes by 2031, a target not yet met annually.
Housing Minister Paul Calandra cites high interest rates as a key factor slowing home construction.
Developers are urging government action to lower or remove various fees to boost home building.