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Lessons for municipalities evaluating energy project proposals

An Ontario perspective

by SANDOR S
Lessons for municipalities evaluating energy project proposals With growing energy demand shifting energy planning to have a larger municipal role, more partners are working to make sure the right information is available to make sure the decisions being made today support our growing communities. Photo: Adobe Stock
Published in March 2026 - Page 8

In June 2025, the Ontario Minister of Energy and Mines introduced the province’s first integrated energy plan, outlining a path to make sure the province has enough energy when and where it is needed to support housing and economic growth. As a key part of the plan, the province has committed to:

  • procuring new electricity generation and storage resources
  • ensuring that these projects only move forward with a supportive council resolution from host municipalities

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