Ontario Unveils “Energy for Generations” Plan to Power Growth and Secure Future Energy Needs

New integrated energy roadmap sets out 25-year strategy to meet soaring demand, build energy independence, and position Ontario as a global clean energy leader

TORONTO — In a bold move to future-proof the province’s energy system, the Ontario government has launched Energy for Generations, its first-ever integrated energy plan. The comprehensive strategy lays out a 25-year roadmap to meet rising demand, ensure energy security, and support economic and population growth—while keeping costs affordable and supply clean, stable, and domestically sourced.

Unveiled Thursday by Minister of Energy and Mines Stephen Lecce, the plan responds to projections that Ontario’s electricity demand will increase by 75%—equivalent to powering four and a half new cities the size of Toronto. The plan integrates all major energy sources—including electricity, natural gas, hydrogen, and emerging technologies—into a single vision for long-term planning and reliability.

“While every jurisdiction around us scrambles for affordable power, our government is thinking ahead,” said Lecce. “Energy for Generations represents the ambition and long-term thinking necessary to deliver nation-building priorities that will solidify Canada’s self-reliance.”

Key initiatives include the largest nuclear expansion on the continent, new investments in energy storage, transmission lines, and grid modernization, as well as programs to support distributed energy resources like rooftop solar, batteries, and smart thermostats.

A turning point for Ontario ⚡

Today, we unveiled Energy for Generations — the first-ever Integrated Energy Plan to power our growing province with affordable, reliable, secure, and clean energy.

This is about building the strongest economy in the G7.

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— Stephen Lecce (@Sflecce) June 12, 2025

The plan is guided by four principles:

• Affordability: Keeping energy costs low for families and industries.

• Security: Reducing dependence on foreign sources with domestic infrastructure.

• Reliability: Ensuring 24/7 uninterrupted power across the province.

• Clean Energy: Supporting economic growth and reducing emissions.

Nation-Building Through Energy

The province plans to achieve over 99% zero-emissions electricity by 2050 while bolstering its role as a global clean energy exporter. This includes growing the export of Ontario-made nuclear technology, medical isotopes, and engineering expertise. New east-west grid connections across Canada and national pipeline corridors are also being explored.

“Reliable, affordable, and forward-looking energy will be critical to Ontario’s industries—from agriculture to manufacturing to mining,” said Associate Minister Sam Oosterhoff. “This is a generational step forward.”

Indigenous and Regional Collaboration

The province also announced a boost in Indigenous energy investments, tripling loan guarantees through the Indigenous Opportunities Financing Program to $3 billion and increasing the Indigenous Energy Support Program to $25 million annually. These moves aim to support equity partnerships and energy sovereignty for First Nations, particularly in Northern Ontario.

“This is reconciliation in action,” said Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation. “It ensures Indigenous communities are not just at the table but leading the way.”

Industry and Stakeholder Support

The plan drew praise from across the energy and infrastructure sectors. Leaders from Bruce Power, the Ontario Home Builders’ Association, Toronto Hydro, and Energy Storage Canada all hailed the strategy as a milestone in reliable growth and competitiveness.

The plan also aligns with Ontario’s $200 billion infrastructure agenda, with coordinated planning for housing, transit, schools, and hospitals requiring secure energy access.

“Energy is the foundation,” said Infrastructure Minister Kinga Surma. “Without it, we cannot build the Ontario of tomorrow.”

As Ontario prepares for rapid urbanization, electrification, and industrial expansion, Energy for Generations represents a historic shift in how the province coordinates its energy future—one built not only to meet demand, but to lead the transition toward long-term sustainability and global competitiveness.

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