Ontario Energy Minister proposes adding 5,000 MW of energy, while banning solar farms on prime agricultural land.

Ontario Energy Minister Stephen Lecce aims to add 5,000 MW of energy to the province's grid, including natural gas, hydroelectric, renewables, nuclear, and biomass. Solar farms will be banned on prime agricultural land, with municipal support required for energy projects. Electricity demand is predicted to grow by 2% annually, with potential for higher increases due to broader economic electrification.

August 28, 2024
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