Ontario's grid & nuclear
Supply gaps, Pickering, small modular reactors and natural gas.
- Is Ontario running out of electricity?
Ontario's grid operator forecasts growing supply needs from 2032. The numbers, the causes and how the province plans to meet demand.
- What's happening at the Pickering nuclear station?
Pickering's older units retired in 2024 and the remaining four came offline in September 2026 for a $26.8 billion refurbishment. The timeline.
- What are small modular reactors, and is Ontario building them?
Ontario is building four BWRX-300 small modular reactors at Darlington, with the first planned by the end of 2030. What they are and why they matter.
- Why is Ontario using more natural gas to make electricity?
Natural gas has grown in Ontario's electricity mix while nuclear units are refurbished. The numbers and what's planned for 2050.
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