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31 August 2007 -- Ontario's power system will rely on more wind, solar and other renewable energy sources, build more nuclear power plants and ask consumers to save more electricity to meet the Canadian province's energy needs for the next two decades under a $60-billion (Canadian) plan released by the Ontario Power Authority.
The 20-year Integrated Power System Plan includes generation projects, transmission enhancements and conservation efforts estimated to cost roughly $60-billion: $10.2b for conservation; $15.4b for renewable energy; $26.5b for nuclear power; $3.6b for natural gas; and $4b for transmission
Calls for additional 10,402 MW of power generated by renewable sources, primarily hydroelectric, wind, solar and biomass generating systems, by 2010 and 15,700 MW by 2025. Hydro resources are to contribute more capacity than wind resources (10,771 MW versus 4,685 MW).
Up to 14,000 MW more from nuclear plants, either by refurbishing existing plants or building new ones.
Gas-fired generating plants to be used to replace coal-fired plants by 2014 when conservation or renewable sources are not feasible or cost effective. Gas-fired generators expected to produce additional 15,000 MW by 2015.
Coal-fired plants to be phased out by the end of 2014, but some will be kept operational for "insurance purposes" in case of an unexpected shortfall in power supply or unusually high demand.
Target of 6,300 MW in reduced demand by 2025 by encouraging electricity users to conserve more power. Plan to include payments or incentives to promote conservation and develop energy-efficient technologies, buildings and production processes.
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