Ontario Electricity’s Emission Spike Fuels Climate Policy Debate
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 6:20 am
Ontario’s grid is now producing electricity with the highest share of greenhouse gas emissions observed since coal plants were in service, prompting urgent questions about the province’s climate and energy strategies. Stakeholders warn that the reliance on emissions-heavy power sources could complicate efforts to meet environmental targets.
Ontario's electricity is now being produced with the highest percentage of greenhouse-gas-emitting power since coal plants were operating in the province.
Ontario's electricity is now being produced with the highest percentage of greenhouse-gas-emitting power since coal plants were operating in the province.
TORONTO — Ontario’s electricity is now being produced with the highest percentage of greenhouse-gas-emitting power since coal plants were operating in the province. The Independent Electricity System Operator recently posted its 2024 year in review, which contains a breakdown of how much…
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