Ottawa Smart Energy Storage Device

Does Ottawa have a battery energy storage plan?

In 2025, the City of Ottawa established official plan and zoning provisions for battery energy storage uses in accordance with new Official Plan policy. BESS is an emerging technology using batteries and associated equipment to store excess energy from the electrical grid, which can then discharge energy in periods of high demand.

Who approves energy storage systems in Ontario?

The primary authority for the Installation and Approval of Energy Storage Systems connected to the electrical grid in Ontario is the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA). The ESA administers Part VIII of the Electricity Act and oversees the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC).

Could artificial intelligence help Hydro Ottawa handle energy demand?

Photo by BLAIR CRAWFORD / POSTMEDIA New federal funding to help Hydro Ottawa build out an artificial intelligence system could help the Kanata North tech park handle its immense demand for energy, the ward councillor says. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.

Will $6 million go toward Hydro Ottawa's energy resource accelerator program?

$6 million from the federal government’s Energy Innovation Program will go toward the utility’s Ottawa Energy Resource Accelerator program. Hydro Ottawa CEO Bryce Conrad Conrad said most of the $6 million in federal funding announced Thursday would go toward paying for back-room computer systems running the AI algorithm.