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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

IN THE NEWS

IESO Plans Routine Voltage Reduction Test
July 14, 2010 -
The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) is planning a routine voltage reduction test for tomorrow, Thursday, July 15, 2010. The IESO performs voltage reduction tests every 18 months to simulate emergency actions and measure the load reduction that occurs.

IESO Selects Participants for Demonstration Project to Provide Regulation Services
June 29, 2010 -
Ontario's Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has selected two companies, Sempa Power Systems Ltd. and Hydrogenics Corporation, to participate in an innovative project that will allow large industrial, commercial and institutional electricity consumers to provide a grid-balancing service usually supplied by generators.

IESO Wins APEX Award for Pandemic Planning Excellence
June 10, 2010 -

Yesterday, Ontario's Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) received the APEX Award for Pandemic Planning Excellence in the Small/Medium Organization category. The APEX Awards are a national initiative created to recognize Canadian businesses for the creation, development and execution of a comprehensive pandemic preparedness program.

Positive Summertime Outlook for Ontario's Electricity System
May 20, 2010 -
Ontario's bulk power system has enough supply available to meet summer demands and accommodate Ontario's power needs over the next 18 months, said the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) in its latest 18-Month Outlook.

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Ontario Reliability Outlook

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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.


7:00 PM EDT – Jul. 30, 2010
ONTARIO DEMAND
Ontario Demand:	18,336 MW

Operating Reserve Requirement:	1,453 MW

Today's Projected Peak: (at 2:00 p.m. EDT)	18,625 MW


SUPPLY
Generation by Fuel Type:

Nuclear:	9,661 MW
Hydro:	3,259 MW
Coal:	2,413 MW
Gas:	3,247 MW
Wind:	51 MW
Other:	120 MW

Hourly Imports:	620 MW

Hourly Exports:	590 MW

Today's Generator Availability at Peak:	26,623 MW

Maximum Ontario Import Capacity:	4,600 MW (approx.)


WHOLESALE PRICES
Hourly Price:	4.04¢/kWh

Average Weighted Price for July:	5.48¢/kWh

Provincial Benefit Charge for August:	0.57¢/kWh

Average Weighted Price since Jan 1, 2010:	3.92¢/kWh

Day-Ahead Price Forecast

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