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Our Power
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Keeping Costs Down
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Our Projects – A Closer Look
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Conservation and Biodiversity Protection
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Relationships Matter
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Leading Ontario’s
Clean Power Future
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Ontario’s electricity supply mix has
The Federal climate change strategy
changed dramatically since 2005. Over
highlights the key role nuclear generation
the past decade, the Province has moved
will continue to play in helping Canada
from an energy deficit to a healthy energy
meet its targets. In addition to reliable
supply, eliminated coal generation entirely,
baseload generation, customers will also
and established a long-term vision for a
benefit from the long-term, lower and
clean, reliable electricity system.
stable electricity prices offered by nuclear
power.
Much of this change has been spurred
by the pressing need to address climate
As Ontario’s largest clean power generator,
change.
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is wellpositioned to provide the province with
Canada has committed to reducing
the clean, safe, reliable and cost-effective
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by
electricity it needs today, and to support
30 per cent from 2005 levels by 2030.
its future electrification plans. We welcome
The Province’s five-year Climate Change
the opportunity, through the 2017 Long-
Action Plan outlines a proactive approach
Term Energy Plan review, to offer our
to reduce GHGs and transition to a
perspective and ideas.
low-carbon economy. This includes a
commitment to reduce GHG emissions
by 37 per cent below 1990 levels by
Ontario Installed Supply Mix in 2005 and 2015
2030; and by 80 per cent by 2050. Other
catalysts pushing this rapid transformation
are emerging technologies like electric
vehicles, the Smart Grid, distributed
generation, and renewable fuels.
Since Ontario’s electricity system has
already been largely decarbonized
through the phase-out of coal, greater
electrification of the transportation and
buildings sector will be required. To meet
these ambitious GHG emission reduction
goals and to enable the electrification
of emerging technologies and future
industries, Ontario’s energy mix must
be diverse, clean and reliable, without
increasing carbon emissions. Continued
investment in Ontario’s nuclear capabilities
and enhancing the role of renewables,
including hydroelectric generation, will be
critical.
2005
Installed
Capacity
31
GW
2005
Installed
Capacity
31 GW
Nuclear
Water
Coal
Natural Gas
Nuclear
Solar/Wind/Bioenergy
Water
2015
Installed
Capacity
39
GW
2015
Installed
Capacity
39 GW
37%
26%
21%
16%
37%
<1%
26%
Nuclear
33%
Water
22%
Natural Gas
25%
Solar/Wind/Bioenergy 33%
18%
Nuclear
Demand Response
2%
Water
22%
Natural Gas
25%
21%
Coal
Solar/Wind/Bioenergy 18%
16%
Natural Gas
<1%
Solar/Wind/Bioenergy
Demand
Response
2%
Ontario
Electricity Production
in 2005
and 2015
2005
Electricity
Production
156
TWh
2005
Electricity
Production
156 TWh
Nuclear
Water
Coal
Natural Gas
Nuclear
Solar/Wind/Bioenergy
Water
2015
Electricity
Production
160
TWh
2015
Electricity
Production
160 TWh
Nuclear
58%
Water
23%
Natural Gas
10%
Solar/Wind/Bioenergy 58%
9%
Nuclear
51%
22%
19%
8%
51%
<1%
22%
Water
23%
Natural Gas
10%
Solar/Wind/Bioenergy 9%
Coal
19%
Natural Gas
8%
Solar/Wind/Bioenergy <1%
Source: Ontario Planning Outlook - IESO
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How OPG is Supporting Ontario’s Long-Term Energy Plan
OPG’s low-cost power helps consumers
• OPG provides half the power used in Ontario and represents about 20 per cent of the
customer’s bill. We currently generate electricity that is about 40 per cent less expensive than
the average of all other generators. We remain focused on becoming more cost-efficient to
ensure our ongoing role in helping to moderate the overall cost of electricity for Ontarians.
OPG’s nuclear assets provide cost-reliability and carbon benefits to Ontario
• Our $12.8-billion refurbishment of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station (GS), Canada’s
largest clean energy project, aligns with the 2013 LTEP refurbishment principles and remains
on track to deliver positive economic, system and climate change benefits to Ontario and
Canada. Companies from across Ontario are currently helping OPG deliver the refurbishment
which, combined with the continued operations of the station, will generate about 14,000 jobs
annually, about $90 billion in economic benefits for the province and provide another 30 years
of clean, safe, reliable power for our homes and businesses. As outlined in the 2013 LTEP, OPG
and Bruce Power are collaborating to ensure both refurbishment projects are successful.
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• OPG is preparing to continue the
Ranney Falls GS near Campbellford,
production of safe, competitive, low-
Coniston GS near Sudbury, and
carbon generation at the Pickering
Calabogie GS near Renfrew.
Nuclear GS until 2024. This would
save Ontario electricity customers
• OPG will also continue to pursue
up to $600 million and avoid at least
opportunities with the IESO to optimize
17 million tonnes of GHG emissions.
the use of storage at the Sir Adam Beck
Pump GS in Niagara Falls.
• In line with the 2013 LTEP, OPG
will maintain the future option for
nuclear new build at Darlington by
continuing the site preparation license
granted by the Canadian Nuclear
Safety Commission. We believe
Partnerships with Ontario’s Indigenous
communities yield renewable power
and lasting economic benefits
• OPG is proud of its strong track record
future nuclear innovation can be a
of development partnerships with
prominent contributor to support future
Ontario’s Indigenous communities.
electrification of the broader economy
Joint projects at Lac Seul and
required to meet climate change
Lower Mattagami added 450 MW
commitments.
of renewable hydro power to the
system as well as lasting economic
Our hydroelectric investments will build
on a legacy of renewable, low-cost
power
• OPG continues to operate its
hydroelectric fleet to efficiently deliver
benefits for partner communities.
Another partnership, the 28 MW Peter
Sutherland Sr. GS on New Post Creek is
tracking on budget and is estimated to
be completed prior to the end of 2017,
ahead of the original 2018 schedule.
valuable water power to Ontarians.
We’re ready to further enhance and
optimize our existing hydro generation
portfolio to cost-effectively support the
integration of intermittent renewable
resources into the Ontario electricity
system and satisfy future electrification
demand related to provincial climate
change goals.
• We will continue to reinvest in our
existing facilities to ensure they provide
cost-effective, emission-free electricity
for generations to come. Notable
reinvestment is planned for Sir Adam
Beck Unit 1 and Unit 2 in Niagara Falls,
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• New partnership opportunities could
biomass conversions of former coal
support future northern electricity
facilities Atikokan and Thunder Bay
demand including the Little Jackfish
generating stations. We’re also
project (approx. 80 MW) north of Lake
exploring micro-grid development
Nipigon, which offers seasonal storage
partnerships with Indigenous
opportunities. There’s also future
communities; exporting our nuclear
potential for new pumped storage
expertise abroad; and supporting the
projects as well as new hydroelectric
roll-out of Electric Vehicles (EVs). OPG
and expansion opportunities in northern
is participating in the development of
Ontario (>1, 500 MW), including
new nuclear technologies, including
projects on the the Albany River and
the development of Small Modular
Moose River Basin.
Reactors (SMRs). SMRs are smaller
than conventional reactors can be
manufactured and moved to their
We’re driving innovation through clean technologies
location. SMRs offer the potential
advantages of reduced approval and
• OPG is focused on developing
construction lead times, standardized
innovations that decrease cost for
design and reduced financial and
customers, reduce or produce zero
construction risk.
GHGs, increase reliability and support
• As part of our commitment to
strong partnerships with local and
continuous improvement, OPG monitors
Indigenous communities.
the industry for emerging developments
• This includes investing in innovation
and innovations. This ensures we remain
through initiatives such as the
safe, efficient, flexible and responsive.
Nanticoke solar project and the
In 2008, OPG helped create Plug’ n Drive and continues
to support these efforts today. We believe Ontario has key
advantages that can be leveraged to maximize the EV potential:
• We have a reliable supply of baseload power that is available
24/7;
• We have available power during off peak periods; and
• With OPG's successful shut down of coal generation, Ontario
now has a cleaner supply mix. Our nuclear and hydroelectric
stations are virtually free of GHG and smog-causing emissions.
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Ontario Power Generation
Facilities
MOOSONEE
ONTARIO
KENORA
TIMMINS
ATIKOKAN THUNDER BAY
SUDBURY
NORTH BAY
OTTAWA
KINGSTON
At Dec. 31, 2015, OPG’s electricity generating
portfolio had an in-service capacity of 17,055 MW.
TORONTO
*Atikokan GS is the largest 100 per cent biomass-fuelled power plant in North America generating renewable, dispatachable, peak capacity power.
NIAGARA FALLS
Thunder Bay GS is fuelled using advanced biomass (conversion completed Jan. 2015).
**OPG co-owns but does not operate the 550 MW Portlands Energy Centre gas-fired
generating station in Toronto (TransCanada Energy Ltd.) and the 580 MW Brighton
Beach gas-fired generating station in Windsor (ATCO Power Canada Ltd.).
WINDSOR
***OPG and Coral Rapids Power, a company wholly owned by Taykwa Tagamou Nation, are
partners in building a new 28 MW hydroelectric generating station on the Abitibi River.
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Nuclear
Stations
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Leased
Nuclear
Stations
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Thermal
Stations*
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Co-Owned
Gas-Fired
Stations**
65
Hydroelectric
Stations
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Wind
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Turbine
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In 2014, OPG stopped burning coal to
coal in Ontario between 2005 and 2014
In-Service Generating Capacity
Dec. 31, 2015
80
70
represents North America’s single largest
action to date to combat climate change.
Today, the power we generate is more
Thermal
(biomass, oil, gas)
18%
than 99 per cent free of smog and carbon
emissions.
Nuclear
39%
17,055
MW
Hydro
43%
Terawatt Hours
produce electricity. The phase-out of
90
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
OPG's generating portfolio has an
in-service capacity of about 17,055
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megawatts (MW). We own and operate
one of Canada’s most diverse generating
90
businesses:
80
• two nuclear stations
• 65 hydroelectric stations on Thermal
24 river systems
(biomass, oil, gas)
18%
Nuclear
• three thermal stations (two biomass39%
stations)
17,055
• Hydro
one wind turbine MW
43%
• two leased nuclear stations
Terawatt Hours
70
60
50
40
30
Nuclear
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Hydro
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0
Thermal
2013
• one nuclear waste management facility
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OPG at a Glance
• Incorporated under the Ontario Business Corporations Act and wholly-owned by the
Province of Ontario – with our profits returning to the Province
• Over $44 billion in assets
• Over 90% of OPG's generation is regulated by the Ontario Energy Board which sets the
price through a transparent public process
• Successfully partnered with companies and Indigenous communities to develop
renewable assets across Ontario
• Proud legacy of operating hydroelectric stations safely for 100+ years
• Strong record of safely and efficiently operating nuclear stations for more than 40 years
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A Diverse Mix of Clean Generation
OPG’s portfolio of diverse energy sources contributes to a cleaner environment for all Ontarians
and actively helps the Province meet its climate change goals.
Nuclear
OPG’s two nuclear stations play a significant role in Ontario’s clean energy equation. Darlington
Nuclear GS and Pickering Nuclear GS safely produce stable baseload energy for the province
and supply one in every three homes while emitting virtually no air pollution. To maintain these
valuable assets, OPG began the refurbishment of Darlington Nuclear GS in October 2016. The
refurbishment will extend the station’s life by another 30 years. According to an independent
report by Intrinsik Environmental Sciences, the greenhouse gas emissions avoided by the
additional clean energy produced at Darlington is equivalent to removing two million cars from
Ontario’s roads each year.
We’re also investing in Pickering Nuclear GS to ensure it continues to safely operate until 2024. In
that time, Pickering will provide much-needed electricity while Darlington and Bruce Power’s units
are being refurbished. Pickering just received the highest safety rating from the Canadian Nuclear
Safety Commission and enjoys strong community support.
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Biomass
Atikokan GS and Thunder Bay GS are
Cleaner Air for Ontarians
two fully-converted biomass stations that
• Ontario is the first jurisdiction in North
provide the province with renewable,
America to fully eliminate coal as a
dispatchable power. The conversion of
source of electricity generation.
Atikokan GS was completed in July 2014,
making it the largest capacity, 100 per
cent biomass-fueled power plant in North
America. The conversion of Thunder Bay
GS, which was the last station to run on
• This was North America’s single largest
action to combat climate change to
date and the equivalent of taking
seven million cars off the road.
coal, was completed in January 2015 and
uses advanced biomass.
Emissions from these biomass plants
contain about 75 per cent less nitrogen
oxide than coal emissions, and virtually
no sulphur dioxide. Electricity generation
from conventional and advanced biomass
pellets results in lower GHG emissions
compared to coal (about 90 per cent
lower) or natural gas combined cycle
(about 80 per cent lower). In addition
to helping mitigate climate change, the
station conversions protect local jobs
and maintain property tax revenues for
local communities. These two plants also
guarantee Ontarians a flexible, easily
Hydroelectric
Hydroelectric power makes up more
than one-third of OPG’s production. This
renewable resource has fueled Ontario’s
economic growth since the beginning
of the 20th century and it remains an
important contributor of clean, low-cost
power in the province. More than half
of OPG’s 65 hydro stations are over 80
years old, but ongoing investment will
ensure these facilities continue to deliver
clean, safe and reliable power for future
generations.
accessible source of renewable electricity
to meet future demand.
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Keeping Costs Down
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OPG continues to generate electricity
Through its recent rate application
that is approximately 40 per cent less
submission to the regulator, the Ontario
expensive than the average of all other
Energy Board (OEB), the Company is
generators in Ontario. In 2015, OPG
working to ensure fair treatment for
accounted for about half of the province’s
both the customer and the company’s
electricity and received 6.6 ¢/kWh for this
shareholder. If approved, OPG’s application
output while other generators received
to the OEB would result in a modest
on average 11.0 ¢/kWh. This means we
impact to the typical residential bill largely
produce half the power and represent
due to OPG's generational investment in
about 20 per cent of the average
the Darlington Refurbishment.
residential customer’s bill. Our low-cost
power helps keep the overall cost of
Effectively managing capital projects,
electricity down for Ontarians while our
specifically the Darlington Refurbishment,
profits return to the Province, as our
will also ensure each dollar invested
Shareholder.
is productive. OPG is mitigating
nuclear refurbishment risk through the
To continue serving as Ontario’s low-
incorporation of lessons learned from
cost clean energy producer, OPG is
prior refurbishment projects here in
committed to finding efficiencies within
Ontario and abroad.
its business and further optimize its
existing generating assets to reduce both
Average Ontario Generating Price (¢/kWh)
electricity costs and emissions.
11.0
10.7
As part of a company-wide business
transformation, OPG will have saved more
OPG's Average
Generating Price
6.6
5.6
than $1 billion in costs from January 2011
Generating Price
for All Other
Ontario Generators
to December 2016.
2014
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Clean Power at a Lower Cost
Ontario Power Generation is the province’s largest and lowest-cost clean energy provider.
We are publicly owned and we produce about half the power Ontario’s homes and businesses
rely on each day. Yet we account for only about 20 per cent of a customer’s bill.
Our power is more than 99 per cent free of smog and carbon emissions and we’re paid about
40 per cent less than the average price paid to other generators.
We’re proud of this fact so we’re investing in our fleet of hydroelectric and nuclear plants,
Ontario’s lowest cost sources of energy, to ensure they continue providing clean power for
current and future generations.
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Our Projects
A Closer Look
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nuclear Projects
project is completed safely, on schedule
and on budget.
Darlington Refurbishment
The $12.8-billion project is scheduled
Darlington Nuclear GS is one of the
to be completed by 2026. Studies by
world’s top-performing nuclear stations. It
the Conference Board of Canada have
safely produces about 20 per cent of the
found the refurbishment project, together
province’s electricity, enough to power
with Darlington’s additional 30 years of
two million homes each day. This clean-
operation, will boost Ontario’s GDP by
power workhorse is now undergoing a
almost $90 billion and create an average
mid-life refurbishment that will allow it
of 14,200 new jobs per year over the
to provide 30 more years of safe,
same period.
reliable baseload power with virtually
no GHG emissions. That works out to
More than 60 companies from over 25
the equivalent of removing two million
Ontario communities are directly engaged
cars a year from Ontario's roads and 300
in the Darlington Refurbishment with
Megatonnes of avoided carbon emissions.
approximately 96 per cent of the project’s
That is more than Alberta's total carbon
suppliers based in Ontario, making this a
emissions of 270 Megatonnes; and almost
truly made-in-Ontario endeavour.
double Ontario's current annual emissions
of 170 Megatonnes. It's also $15 billion
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in avoided carbon costs if you factor in a
$50-per-tonne carbon tax.
Oakville manufacturer Promation is working
The replacement of core reactor
to create specialized tools and equipment
components at Darlington is a significant
for the project. Promation’s state-of-the-art
undertaking, one OPG is well-positioned
tooling includes equipment used to insert
to execute. The refurbishment team
the many pressure tubes that will go into has completed a comprehensive plan,
the reactor tank, also known as the calandria.
partnered with top companies from
The company is also designing tools used across Ontario, and built a state-of-the-art
to replace the fuel bundles in the reactor.
closely with OPG and SNC Lavalin/Aecon
training facility to help ensure this Darlington Refurbishment Impact on Employment in Ontario (Number of Jobs)
Number of Jobs
16,000
14,000
12,000
10,000
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
0
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022 2023 2024 2025
2026
Source: The Conference Board of Canada
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Darlington Refurbishment – Our Partners Across the Province
Creating Jobs for Ontario
Markham
Schomberg
• Worley Parsons Canada
Services Ltd.
• B.C. Instruments
Port Perry
• Luchka HydroVac
Peterborough
• GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy
Canada Inc.
• Numet Engineering Ltd.
• Rolls-Royce Civil Nuclear
Canada Ltd.
Deep River
• Canadian Nuclear
Laboratories Ltd.
Arnprior
• GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy
Canada Inc.
• Nu-Tech Precision Metals Inc.
Ottawa
• BuildForce Canada
Richmond Hill
• Arcadis Canada Inc.
Whitby
• E.S. Fox Ltd.
Concord
Oshawa
• Sartrex Power Control
Systems Inc.
• Badger Daylighting Inc.
• Coco Paving Inc.
• Dufferin Construction Company
Port Elgin
Clarington
• M G Burke Consulting Inc.
• AZZ Nuclear
• Black & McDonald Ltd.
• Crossby Dewar Inc.
• Ontario Power Generation
• Worley Parsons Canada
Services Ltd.
Kincardine
• CRG Energy Projects Inc.
Brampton
Cobourg
• ABB Inc.
• Senior Flexonics Canada
• Cameco Fuel Manufacturing Inc.
Darlington
Mississauga
• AREVA NP Canada Ltd.
• Black & McDonald Ltd.
• CALM Management
Consulting Inc.
• Ian Martin Group
• RCM Technologies
Canada Corp.
• Tetra Tech
Cambridge
North York
• Aecon Industrial Ltd.
• ATS Automation Tooling
Systems Inc.
• BWXT Canada Ltd.
• Mirion Technologies Imaging
& Sensing Technology
Canada Inc.
• Algal Engineering Ltd.
Toronto
London
• NA Engineering Associates Inc.
Brantford
• Patriot Forge Corp.
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• Atlas Copco Canada Inc.
• CPUS Engineering Staffing
Solutions Inc.
• Energy Solutions Canada
• SNC Lavalin
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Burlington
• Clean Harbours Canada Inc.
• CTSNA Commissioning &
Technical Services Ltd
• GE Power
• Laker Energy Products Ltd.
• Platecon Projects Ltd.
• Stern Laboratories Inc
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• UNENE University
Network of Excellence
in Nuclear Engineering
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• Laker Energy Products Ltd.
• Promation Nuclear
• Redrock Ltd.
• SNC Lavalin-Aecon
Joint Venture
• TISI (Team Industrial Services)
Canada Inc.
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• NRB Inc.
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Niagara Falls
• E.S. Fox Ltd.
• Amec Foster Wheeler
• Deloitte LLP
• EllisDon Corp.
• Faithful + Gould Inc.
• Granitetown Services Inc.
• Hydro One
• Jensen Hughes
Consulting Canada
• Kiewit
• Kinetrics Inc.
• Knightsbridge Human Capital
• KPMG Law LLP
• Softchoice Corporation
• SWI Systemware
Innovation Corp.
• Technical Standards &
Safety Authority
• Triumph Gear Systems
• Tundra Temporary Services Inc.
Pickering Continued Operations
available for Ontario during the
OPG’s Pickering Nuclear GS continues
to safely produce reliable and economic
baseload power that is virtually free of
GHG emissions. Providing 14 per cent
of the province’s electricity, Pickering
Nuclear is one of Ontario’s most important
generating assets.
Pickering’s operation to 2024 will save
Ontario electricity customers up to
$600 million and avoid a minimum of 17 million tonnes of carbon emissions.
At $50 a tonne for CO2 that is $850 million
in avoided carbon costs. OPG is preparing
to continue to operate Pickering Nuclear
OPG continues to invest in and improve
Pickering’s performance to ensure this
important baseload electricity is
Darlington Refurbishment. Continuing
GS to 2024, pending necessary approvals from the Canadian Nuclear
Safety Commission.
Pickering continued operations' positive impact for Ontarians
$1.2-billion
additional revenue for Ontario
$4-billion
avoidance of energy imports
$600-million
customer savings
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Hydroelectric Projects
Potential Hydroelectric Expansion
Looking forward, OPG is prepared to support Ontario’s longer-term electricity needs through
development of additional hydroelectric generating stations or redevelopment of existing facilities.
Opportunities under consideration include the Little Jackfish River project in northwest Ontario
and additional greenfield and expansion opportunities in northern Ontario on the Albany River
and in the Moose River Basin, including the potential expansion of OPG's Abitibi Canyon GS and
Otter Rapids GS.
Lower Mattagami River Project
In 2015, the Lower Mattagami Hydroelectric Redevelopment Project was completed ahead of
schedule and on budget. OPG and the Moose Cree First Nation began working together on the $2.6 billion, 438 MW project in 2010. Generating units were added to existing stations at Little
Long, Harmon and Kipling, and a new three-unit generating station at Smoky Falls replaced the
83-year-old station. At the peak of construction about 1,800 people were employed, including
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about 250 local Indigenous people. Over
the course of the project, about $1 billion
in contracts was awarded to Ontario
businesses, including over $350 million in
Northern Ontario.
Niagara Reservoir: Refurbishing
Ontario’s largest battery
Work is currently underway to refurbish
Post Creek. The $300-million project is
OPG's 750-acre reservoir at the Sir Adam
expected to employ 220 workers at its
Beck Pump Generating Station (PGS) in
peak and begin operating in 2017. When
Niagara Falls. The facility can hold the
in service, the station will provide clean,
equivalent of water from 8,000 Olympic-
reliable hydroelectric power for up to
sized swimming pools. The $60 million
25,000 homes.
project is expected to be completed in
the winter of 2017. The construction work
includes refurbishing the reservoir and
installing a partial new liner. It's expected
this will add 50 more years to the
Future priority hydro redevelopment
projects
• Ranney Falls GS expansion, near
reservoir's life. The PGS was built in 1957
Campbellford – Replacement of the end-
and can reduce GHG emissions helping to
of-life 0.8 MW ‘Pup’ unit with a new unit
meet climate change targets by displacing
and powerhouse to increase the capacity
up to 600 MW of fossil fuel generation for
of the generating facility by 8-10 MW and
up to eight hours. That's the equivalent
optimize use of available water resources.
storage of about 100 million electric
car batteries. OPG is also exploring
opportunities to improve the operations of
the PGS with the Independent Electricity
System Operator to enhance its value
to Ontario's electricity system and
consumers.
Peter Sutherland Sr. Generating Station
Also in 2015, OPG and our partner Coral
Rapids Power, a wholly-owned company
of the Taykwa Tagamou Nation, began
• Coniston GS redevelopment, near Sudbury
– Redevelopment of the 111-year-old
three-unit station approaching end-of-life
provides about 6 MW of clean, efficient
capacity to the system.
• Calabogie GS redevelopment, near Renfrew
– Leveraging existing site infrastructure and
redeveloping the 99-year-old, 4 MW GS with a more optimally sized approx. 10-13 MW GS will more efficiently utilize
existing river flows.
• Sir Adam Beck 1 refurbishment, near
construction on the Peter Sutherland
Niagara Falls – unit 1 and unit 2
Sr. GS, a 28 MW station on the New
conversions.
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Conservation and
Biodiversity Protection
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Protecting and enhancing Ontario’s
biodiversity is another way OPG
is contributing to the province’s
Number of Trees and Shrubs Planted
7,000,000
6,000,000
environmental well-being. We believe
5,000,000
industry must play a role in conserving
4,000,000
biodiversity. Our regional biodiversity
program focuses on partnerships that
protect and restore the natural habitat
3,000,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
0
2000
2003
2006
2009
2012
2015
across Ontario, including grassland,
wetland, lakes, and river biodiversity
projects. Since 2000, together with our
many conservation partners, OPG has
planted more than six million native trees
and shrubs on more than 2,850 hectares
of ecologically strategic land.
As part of our commitment to biodiversity
around our generating sites, OPG strives
to maintain or enhance significant natural
areas and associated species of concern.
One example is the transformation of
24 hectares of parkland into a diverse
woodland and grassland habitat at
Nanticoke Park. The park is now home to such species-at-risk as the bobolink
and meadowlark.
Other examples include the restoration
of 13 hectares of wetlands in the Bay
of Quinte, and the installation of an eel
ladder in Cornwall to help the American
eel complete its upstream migration.
Trap and transport programs also aid the
downstream migration around dams.
We also partner with groups like Earth
Rangers, Rouge Park, LEAF, Ontario
Nature, Ontario Federation of Anglers
and Hunters, Toronto Wildlife Centre,
and Bruce Trail to support education
and conservation activities that engage
Ontario families and raise awareness
of the many benefits of preserving
biodiversity.
At a Glance
• With our partners, we’ve helped plant more than six million native trees and shrubs on
approximately 2,850 hectares of land.
• As lead sponsor of the Ontario Federation of Angler and Hunters Lake Ontario Atlantic
Salmon Restoration Program, we’ve helped stock more than 336,000 one-year-old
salmon since 2011.
• Since 2006, OPG has stocked approximately four million young eels into the upper St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario.
• OPG partners with groups like Earth Rangers, Rouge Park, Toronto Wildlife Centre, LEAF,
Ontario Nature, and the Bruce Trail to facilitate conservation activities that will engage
Ontario families and raise awareness of the many benefits of biodiversity.
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Relationships Matter
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Indigenous Relations
OPG is committed to building and
growing mutually beneficial working
relations with Indigenous communities
near our current and future operations.
We establish and maintain these
relationships through dialogue aimed
at preserving openness, transparency
and trust. Our relationships respect and
recognize Aboriginal and Treaty rights.
In an effort to enhance our relationships
with Indigenous peoples in Ontario,
OPG has adopted a formal framework to
assess and resolve, where appropriate,
historical past grievances with respect
to past construction and operation close
to OPG facilities. Since 1992, OPG has
reached 23 past grievance settlements
with 21 First Nations communities.
In 2015, OPG was awarded Silver level
Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR)
certification by the Canadian Council
goes back for more than 100 years.
OPG strives to be an engaged and
productive community member, helping
to contribute to host community wellbeing. We believe this is an essential part
of being a good corporate citizen and
neighbour.
The Corporate Citizenship Program
(CCP) is one way OPG demonstrates this
commitment. Through the CCP, OPG
provides support about 900 grassroots
host community charitable and non-profit
initiatives annually. The program focuses
on three areas; environment; education;
and, community including support for
Aboriginal initiatives.
With average annual program community
investment totalling $2.45 million, and 80 per cent of contributions between
$100 and $2,500, OPG ensures funds
reach a broad spectrum of need and
leverage good value.
for Aboriginal Business. PAR-certified
companies are awarded Gold, Silver,
or Bronze for their achievements. PAR
Silver – an ambitious achievement for a
first time applicant – signifies a company
has business partnerships in place with
Indigenous communities and supports
sustainability through investment in
people and communities.
Community Citizenship
OPG has generating stations in
communities across Ontario from
Kenora to Cornwall. As a publicly-owned
generator, with a history of service
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Safety is
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OPG’s safety performance is consistently
among the best when compared to
Canadian electrical utilities of similar
size. In 2016, we received the Canadian
Electricity Association (CEA) President’s
Gold Award of Excellence for Employee
Safety. This top level award recognizes
Canadian utilities that have greater than
1,500 employees and have maintained an
All Injury Rate and Accident Severity Rate
in the top quartile for three consecutive
years.
OPG is proud of our strong safety culture
and performance. Our employees
Stay Clear, Stay Safe – Public
Water Safety
OPG operates 65 hydroelectric stations
and 240 dams on 24 river systems. To
protect the safety of the public and
our staff, we do our best to eliminate
or reduce risk. Booms, buoys, barriers,
fences and signs all warn of the dangers
near our hydro stations. We work tirelessly
with our community partners to get out
the “Stay clear. Stay safe” message.
Throughout the year, our public safety
campaigns remind people how to stay
safe around Ontario's waterways.
dedicate themselves daily toward
achieving the goal of zero injuries while
protecting our local communities and the environment.
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