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Ontario Electricity Grid Operator Wasting Billions On Battery Storage


Ontario's ambitious battery storage procurement raises concerns surrounding the reliance on high-emitting natural gas. Despite unveiling the largest battery storage procurement in Canadian history, questions persist about the extent to which this storage capacity will be powered by fossil fuels. The IESO's plan to add 1,500 MW of new natural gas-fired generating capacity raises alarm bells about its impact on climate pollution. Independent analysts scrutinize the duration of gas plant usage and the necessity of the procurement.


Energy Minister Todd Smith's announcement of a forthcoming renewables procurement adds another layer of uncertainty. Simultaneously, the province plans to expand nuclear capacity, further complicating the energy landscape. The IESO's projections indicate a rapid escalation in gas dependency, with implications for emissions and climate impact. The uncertain role of natural gas in Ontario's energy future raises questions about the efficacy of large-scale battery storage. While storage is beneficial for managing intermittent renewables, concerns arise if primarily charged by gas-fired electricity. The need for new gas generation is deemed temporary, serving as a transitional measure until the province transitions to gas-free generation.


There are also major implications for the price consumers pay for energy. The potential for increased gas dependency may lead to higher electricity costs for consumers in the long run. As natural gas prices fluctuate and regulations evolve, consumers may face greater volatility in energy prices, impacting household budgets and economic stability. Additionally, the transition towards renewables and storage technologies may entail upfront costs that could be passed on to consumers through utility bills or government subsidies.


The cost of having a radical climate ideology that prioritizes the unreasonably fast transition to "greener" energy sources and storage will be a burden consumers pay. With rising inflation, record high housing prices and an uncontrolled national deficit the last thing we need in Canada is to spend billions of tax payer money to pretend to save the planet.


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