16 Ontario wind projects, totalling more than 963 MW, were selected for recontracting in the IESO’s second medium-term request for proposals.
Toronto, May 9, 2025—The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) congratulates seven member companies for their selection in Ontario’s second medium-term request for proposals (MT2 RFP), as announced today by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO).
The MT2 RFP aims to recontract electricity resources with expiring contracts for a new, five-year term, to ensure the continued reliability and cost-effectiveness of Ontario’s electricity system.
“As this RFP demonstrates, Ontario’s existing fleet of wind farms can continue delivering much-needed renewable energy to the grid for many more years to come. Soon, these well-established assets will be complemented by new projects as Ontario invests in its affordable, clean and reliable energy future,” said Vittoria Bellissimo, CanREA’s President and CEO.
CanREA Industry Leader member company Engie, Terawatt members Acciona, Capstone, Enbridge and Kruger, and Gigawatt members Brookfield Renewables (Evolugen) and Capital Power, were among the 16 Ontario wind projects, totalling more than 963 MW, selected for recontracting through the MT2 RFP.
This represents more than half of the 28 projects, totalling more than 3000 MW, that were successful in the RFP’s two streams, capacity and energy.
“CanREA worked closely with the IESO on the development of this procurement before its launch last November, and we are thrilled to see our members succeed today. Wind energy, along with solar energy and energy storage, will help ensure Ontario’s near-term reliability and economic growth,” said Eric Muller, CanREA’s Ontario Director.
CanREA will continue to actively engage with the IESO and the Ontario government in the development of other critical procurements, such as the LT2. The IESO is currently in the process of awarding the contracts and will publish the details once they are fully executed, which is targeted for June.
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“As this RFP demonstrates, Ontario’s existing fleet of wind farms can continue delivering much-needed renewable energy to the grid for many more years to come. Soon, these well-established assets will be complemented by new projects, as Ontario invests in its affordable, clean and reliable energy future.”
—Vittoria Bellissimo, President and CEO, Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)
“CanREA worked closely with the IESO on the development of this procurement before its launch last November, and we are thrilled to see our members succeed today. Wind energy, along with solar energy and energy storage, will help ensure Ontario’s near-term reliability and economic growth.”
—Eric Muller, Ontario Director, Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)
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