Media Desk

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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

A Vision for Ontario's Smart Grid
March 31, 2008 -
The Ontario Smart Grid Forum launched today by the IESO in collaboration with representatives from local distribution companies will bring together leaders from across the sector.

IESO Releases Results from Earth Hour
March 29, 2008 -
Ontario demand was reduced by approximately five per cent or 900 megawatts (MW) as a result of Earth Hour initiatives.

IESO Electricity Outlook Remains Positive
March 12, 2008 -
Under normal weather conditions, there should be sufficient supply to meet Ontario's demand over the next 18 months with more than 4,500 megawatts (MW) of new supply scheduled to come into, or return to service over the next year and a half.

IESO's Compliance with Reliability Standards Commended by North American Regulator
February 6, 2008 -
The IESO has been found fully compliant with four key electricity reliability standards monitored by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC).

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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.


10:00 p.m. EDT – May 14, 2008
ONTARIO DEMAND
Ontario Demand:	17,016 MW

Operating Reserve Requirement:	1,318 MW

Today's Projected Peak: (at 5:00 p.m. EDT)	17,927 MW


SUPPLY
Generation Availability by Fuel Type:

Nuclear:	72%
Coal:	67%
Hydroelectric:	93%
Other (Oil, Gas, etc.):	99%

Hourly Imports:	2,836 MW

Hourly Exports:	4,232 MW

Today's Generator Availability at Peak:	22,658 MW

Maximum Ontario Import Capacity:	4,000 MW (approx.)


WHOLESALE PRICES
Hourly Price:	3.86¢/kWh

Average Weighted Price for May:	3.84¢/kWh

Provincial Benefit Charge for May:	0.55¢/kWh

Average Weighted Price since Jan 1, 2008:	5.04¢/kWh

What do these numbers mean?

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