Independent Electricity System Operator
| Independent Electricity System Operator | |
|---|---|
| Type | Government agency |
Independent Electricity System Operator is the Crown corporation responsible for the Ontario electricity market.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- June 2018: The organization was discussed at the Regional Energy Conference regarding how projects move from the talking stage to completion.[2]
- August 2021: Cherie Brant participates in the Aboriginal Energy Working Group advisory committee for this organization.[3]
- July 2022: The Independent Electricity System Operator provided more than $4.8 million to 47 Indigenous recipients through its energy support programs in 2022. The organization launched the Save on Energy First Nations Community Building Retrofit Program to provide up to $100,000 for energy-efficiency projects in on-reserve communities. The agency works with sector partners across Ontario to plan for the province's electricity needs and ensure a reliable power supply.[4]
- February 2023: The agency provides funding for various energy initiatives through its Indigenous Energy Projects program.[5]
- June 2023: The agency provided funding to Nipissing First Nation for the implementation of electric vehicle charging projects.[6]
- September 2023: The organization released a report in 2022 identifying the need for more electricity to support growth in Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie.[7]
- May 2026: The agency awarded a 20-year contract to the partnership between Garden River First Nation and Neoen in April 2026. The organization was formerly known as the Ontario Power Authority when previous solar contracts were signed.[8]
- June 2026: The corporation aims to boost future energy growth by building positive relationships with Anishinabek Nation members. The organization acknowledges a responsibility to ensure infrastructure built on or near Indigenous lands is done correctly to create opportunities.[9]
- July 2026: Tabatha Bull held several positions with this agency before she joined the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Bull receives Doctor of Laws honorary degree from Ontario Tech University", Anishinabek News, 13 July 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Training, employment and community readiness discussed at Regional Energy Conference", Anishinabek News, 20 June 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Cherie Brant appointed to Board of Directors of TD Bank Group", Anishinabek News, 30 August 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "New programs and projects demonstrate Indigenous communities taking a leading role in Ontario’s Energy Sector", Anishinabek News, 18 July 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Garden River First Nation harvests the sun for savings and to be a greener community", Anishinabek News, 27 February 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "A spotlight on Economic Development at Nipissing First Nation", Anishinabek News, 23 June 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "New partnership signal economic development employment opportunities for eight Lake Huron Region First Nations", Anishinabek News, 28 September 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Garden River First Nation enters partnership for major solar project", Anishinabek News, 8 May 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Industry partners stress importance of partnerships with First Nations at Toronto forum", Anishinabek News, 2 June 2026 (archived copy; original article).