The Government of Ontario released Energy for Generations | Ontario’s Integrated Plan (IEP) to Power the Strongest Economy in the G7, formally signaling the need for immediate action and long-term planning. The plan aims to present a holistic policy strategy that will guide Ontario’s energy planners and regulators based on four core principles: affordability, security, reliability, and clean energy.
Read the Overview and Analysis by the Sussex Strategy Group
Bill 40, Protect Ontario by Securing Affordable Energy for Generations Act, 2025
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June 04, 2025: Yesterday, the Government of Ontario introduced the Protect Ontario by Securing Affordable Energy for Generations Act, 2025. This legislation is reflective of several themes and priorities raised during the recent Ontario Election for the province’s energy sector, including affordability, energy security, economic growth, and domestic control.
With the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) forecasting electricity demand to increase by 75 per cent over the next 25 years – largely driven by data centre expansion, electrification, and industrial growth – this legislation lays out a more purpose-driven and strategic approach to system planning, project prioritization, and inducing investment in Ontario’s energy infrastructure.
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On May 21, 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney officially released a singular mandate letter to map
out the federal government’s priorities following last week’s Cabinet appointments.
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STATEMENT FROM CAROL MCGLOGAN, PRESIDENT & CEO, ELECTRO-FEDERATION CANADA ON U.S. TARIFFS
Electro-Federation Canada (EFC), representing Canada’s electrical and automation industry, strongly opposes the recent tariffs announced (an subsequently delayed) by President Trump on Canadian imports. These tariffs threaten to disrupt North American supply chains, increase costs for businesses and consumers, and put thousands of jobs at risk.
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During the consultive process for Ontario’s 2025-2036 Electricity Energy Efficiency Framework, EFC put forth a formal submission that encouraged the province to accelerate the pace of energy efficiency retrofits, including incentives to help mitigate the demand on the electrical grid and supported ‘beneficial electrification’, the term used to promote switching from fossil fuels to clean energy. We are pleased to note that the incentives for lighting equipment and energy efficient manufacturing equipment such as variable speed drives will continue and additional incentives for smart thermostats, solar panels, and battery storage are aligned with EFC’s submission.
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