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Is a massive energy storage facility coming to Ottawa?

[Image © City of Ottawa] A massive energy storage facility to be located in rural west-end Ottawa was recently approved by city council, but remains a contentious project among locals in the area.

Does Ottawa have a battery energy storage system?

A battery energy storage system. (Photo by City of Ottawa.) Posted Jan 24, 2025 01:47:28 PM. Last Updated Jan 24, 2025 02:57:01 PM. Changes have been made to the city’s Official Plan and zoning bylaws to create a building for storing electricity in off-peak hours from the grid.

Is a 250-megawatt battery storage project in Ottawa down?

This post has been updated with a comment from Evolugen’s Geoff Wright. A proposed 250-megawatt battery storage project in Ottawa’s rural west is down but not out, after the city’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee (ARAC) voted unanimously last week to reject the plan.

What is the largest energy storage procurement in Canada?

This represented the largest energy storage procurement ever in Canada. A report was tabled at the November 30, 2023 Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee on four proposed BESS projects within Ottawa, one of which project received Council support, known as a Municipal Support Resolution (MSR).

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Regulations approved for battery energy storage systems in Ottawa

Jan 30, 2025 · The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee in Ottawa approved Official Plan and zoning amendments to establish land-use policy for siting Battery Energy Storage Systems

Battery project highlights clash between city''s

Jul 27, 2025 · A massive energy storage facility to be located in rural west-end Ottawa was recently approved by city council, but remains a

Huge electrical storage project sparks controversy | Ottawa

Jun 7, 2025 · Massive Battery Energy Storage System project sparks controversy at Ottawa committee meeting City approval is being sought for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

Ottawa Battery Project Down But Not Out

Jun 9, 2025 · A proposed 250-megawatt battery storage project in Ottawa''s rural west is down but not out, after the city''s Agriculture and Rural Affairs

City approves zoning of battery storage building

Jan 24, 2025 · The City of Ottawa''s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approved the changes for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), set to guide the land use policy

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Frequently Asked

January 14, 2025 In October 2023, the Independent Electricity Systems Operator (IESO) put out a call for proposals for new Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Through this competitive

Ottawa BESS 2

Ottawa BESS 2 is a proposed up to 75 Mega-Watt (“MW”) lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage System (“BESS”) that will be located at 2393 8th Line Road, Ottawa, ON, K0A 2P0. The

Battery project highlights clash between city''s energy goals

Jul 27, 2025 · A massive energy storage facility to be located in rural west-end Ottawa was recently approved by city council, but remains a contentious project among locals in the area.

Statement: Ottawa Council Applauded for Advancing

1 day ago · The battery storage project alongside the six solar projects Council supported earlier this fall will reduce the city''s reliance on expensive gas-fired electricity during peak demand

South March battery energy storage project gets municipal

1 day ago · Ottawa city council overturned a unanimous rejection of a municipal support resolution (MSR) for a controversial battery energy storage system (BESS) in the South March area.

Huge electrical storage project sparks

Jun 7, 2025 · Massive Battery Energy Storage System project sparks controversy at Ottawa committee meeting City approval is being sought

City approves zoning of battery storage

Jan 24, 2025 · The City of Ottawa''s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approved the changes for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), set to

Ottawa Battery Project Down But Not Out After Failed

Jun 9, 2025 · A proposed 250-megawatt battery storage project in Ottawa''s rural west is down but not out, after the city''s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee (ARAC) voted unanimously last

Rural Ottawa councillors reject rezoning land for battery project

Dec 2, 2025 · Rural councillors reject rezoning land for controversial battery energy storage system Proponents say the massive battery will store wind and solar-generated electricity.

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