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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
Martine Holmsen: 416-506-2837

IN THE NEWS

Heat, Air Conditioning and Electricity Demand
July 18, 2008 -
This week's hot weather has had a significant impact on electricity demand in the province. The IESO today released an overview of the impact of weather on electricity use, noting that the province's supply situation has improved over the last number of years.

IESO Releases Day-Ahead Price Forecast
July 2, 2008 -
A Day-Ahead Price Forecast is now available enabling consumers and generators to make strategic, informed decisions about their next day's operations.

IESO Releases 18-Month Outlook
June 23, 2008 -
The reliability outlook for Ontario's electricity system is generally positive and improving over the next year and a half.

Electricity Sector Leaders Commit to Ontario Smart Grid Forum
June 4, 2008 -
Eleven prominent members of Ontario's electricity sector have agreed to serve on Ontario's Smart Grid Forum. Building on the investment in smart meters that is already underway, this broad-based industry dialogue aims to develop a vision for a provincial smart grid that will provide consumers with more efficient, responsive and cost-effective electricity service.

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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.

SPEECHES
Paul Murphy, President and CEO speaks at the Ontario Energy Network Luncheon on January 16, 2008 - “The Changing Ontario Power System…We’re not in Kansas anymore”


PUBLIC APPEALS
When and why the IESO issues public appeals to reduce electricity use.


SMART GRID FORUM
A Vision for Ontario’s Smart Grid.

VOLTAGE REDUCTION Q&A
The steps the IESO takes to maintain reliability when the system is strained.


TOP 20 DEMAND PEAKS
All-time provincial demand records.


PROVINCIAL BENEFIT AND 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.
Market at a Glance

4:00 p.m. EDT –  Sep. 5, 2008

ONTARIO DEMAND

Ontario Demand:

20,505 MW

Operating Reserve Requirement:

1,318 MW

Today's Projected Peak:

(at 2:00 p.m. EDT)

21,052 MW

SUPPLY

Generation Availability by Fuel Type:

Nuclear:

91%

Coal:

68%

Hydroelectric:

89%

Other (Oil, Biomass, etc.):

100%

Hourly Imports:

1,696 MW

Hourly Exports:

1,920 MW

Today's Generator Availability at Peak:

23,595 MW

Maximum Ontario Import Capacity:

4,000 MW
(approx.)

WHOLESALE PRICES

Hourly Price:

6.00¢/kWh

Average Weighted Price for August:

5.00¢/kWh

Provincial Benefit Charge for September:

0.78¢/kWh

Average Weighted Price since Jan 1, 2008:

5.23¢/kWh

2007 Ontario Reliability Outlook