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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.

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IN THE NEWS

IESO Releases Earth Hour Conservation Results
March 31, 2012 -
The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) reported that compared to a typical Saturday night in late March, demand for electricity in Ontario was down 2.7 per cent or 423 megawatts (MW) as a result of Earth Hour. This drop is slightly higher than the peak energy needs of a city the size of Burlington.

IESO Releases 18-Month Outlook
February 24, 2012 -

Supply adequacy of Ontario's power system will remain robust over the next 18 months, with sufficient resources to meet consumers' needs, said the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) in its latest 18-Month Outlook.

IESO Plans Routine Voltage Reduction Test
February 6, 2012 -

The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) is planning a routine voltage reduction test for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 7, 2012. The IESO performs voltage reduction tests every 18 months to simulate emergency actions and measure the load reduction that occurs.

Composition of Ontario's Electricity Supply Mix Continues to Change: Consumer Response Supports Reliability
January 6, 2012 -

The Independent Electricity System Operator's annual release of supply, demand and price data highlights three trends that helped shape the management of Ontario's power system in 2011: increasing production from renewable resources, reduced dependence on coal-fired units, and a more active role for consumers in managing their consumption.

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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
Paul Murphy, President and CEO addresses attendees to the Ontario Energy Network luncheon.

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.

GLOBAL ADJUSTMENT
Businesses and industries that pay the wholesale price for electricity are eligible for adjustments to their bills.
Managing Your Electricity Costs
Smart Grid Forum Report
Ontario Reliability Outlook
Reconnecting Supply and Demand
Understanding how and when your facility uses electricity will have an impact on your business’s bottom line.
Market at a Glance

8:00 PM EDT –  May. 18, 2012

ONTARIO DEMAND

Ontario Demand:

15,457 MW

Operating Reserve Requirement:

1,553 MW

Today's Projected Peak:

(at 10:00 p.m. EDT)

15,865 MW

SUPPLY

Hourly Output by Fuel Type:

Nuclear:

8,854 MW

Hydro:

4,875 MW

Coal:

431 MW

Gas:

2,408 MW

Wind:

119 MW

Other:

169 MW

Hourly Imports:

807 MW

Hourly Exports:

2,356 MW

Today's Generator Availability at Peak:

23,388 MW

Maximum Ontario Import Capacity:

4,800 MW
(approx.)

WHOLESALE PRICES

Hourly Price:

2.15˘/kWh

Average Weighted Price for May:

1.69˘/kWh

Global Adjustment
 for May:

5.53¢/kWh

Average Weighted Price since Jan 1, 2012:

1.99˘/kWh

What do these numbers mean?  
The Smart Home Roadmap

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