Electricity Supply from Ontario Adequate Over the Next 18 Months

TORONTO, Sep. 4, 2014 -- Canada NewsWire

The reliability of Ontario's electricity system remains positive, reported the IESO in its 18-Month Outlook. The Outlook, which covers the period September 2014 to February 2016, forecasts adequate supply levels and reliable transmission service throughout that timeframe.

Highlights of the report include:

"The operating landscape continues to change, which is why we are moving forward with a number of market-based enhancements such as an auction for demand response to support reliability in a cost-effective way," said Bruce Campbell, President and CEO of the IESO.

The IESO regularly assesses the adequacy and reliability of Ontario's power system. The 18-Month Outlook is issued on a quarterly basis and is available at: http://www.ieso.ca/Documents/marketReports/18MonthOutlook_2014sep.pdf

SOURCE Independent Electricity System Operator

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