Ontario Power Market
Electricity Markets Neighboring Ontario

Ontario is well connected to the North American electricity market. In 2006 over $800 million in electricity was traded across Ontario’s interconnections. Between Ontario and other jurisdictions including Quebec, New York, Michigan, Manitoba, and Minnesta there are between 4000 to 5000 MW of transmission capacity. A further 1,250 MW of transmission capacity between Ontario and Quebec is forecast to be in service by 2009.

Electricity Markets Neighboring Ontario
Source: Ontario Reliability Outlook Report 2007


North American Electricity Market
North American Electricity Market
Source: IESO