The 20 transmission projects and investments into the distribution network are expected to create about 20,000 jobs and spur green economic development across Ontario over the next three years.
According to the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, the projects will unlock potential opportunities for greener, cleaner electricity in all parts of the province. About $2.3 billion will be spent by Hydro One on transmission and distribution projects over the next three years.
These projects will help ensure there is enough transmission capability for renewable generation resulting from the province’s Green Energy Act.
In addition to bringing more renewable power online, these upgrades are expected to strengthen the reliability of Ontario’s transmission system, increase energy transfer across the province and beyond Ontario’s borders, and is expected to lead to a national east-west grid.
Hydro One currently transmits electricity through a 29,000 circuit-kilometre high-voltage network throughout Ontario, and 123,000 circuit-kilometre low-voltage distribution system to municipalities and rural areas.
