Electrification
Playing our Roles in Net Zero 2050 (Carbon Neutral)
Electrification:
The Process of Converting our Systems and Operations to use Electrical Power.
We will Plug-In more: manufacturing, transport, heating & cooling, appliances & devices
Obstacles & Opportunities:
Innovating and Investing to improve reliability, supply, economic feasibility, land usage and infrastructure developments:
Renewables: https://ourworldindata.org/cheap-renewables-growth
Solar (photovoltaics)
Wind (off-shore potential)
Fission
Fusion
Energy Storage
Flow Batteries and improving Lithium-Ion
Pumped Hydro (incl. underground reservoirs)
Thermal Storage (ex. molten salt)
Hydrogen (improving the electrolysis process and electrolyzers)
4. Carbon Capture
Point Capture
Direct Air Capture
5. Electric Vehicles
Strong potential to improve air quality, but dependant on the GHG emission-free electricity generation sources
Ontario Electricity
Rates are Determined by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB)
Regulated Price Plan for Time of Use and Tiered Rates: https://www.oeb.ca/rates-and-your-bill/electricity-rates
The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) directs the flow of electricity on the market
Real time market data- supply, demand, and pricing: http://www.ieso.ca/power-data
Ontario: Energy Map, and Generator Outputs & Capability Chart
Generation in Ontario is produced by a variety of Fuel Types
Live Grid Watch per Energy Sources
The leading electricity generator: Ontario Power Generation (OPG)