Please find attached our…

Please find attached our full submission document, which provides detailed insights and recommendations regarding the Integrated Resource Plan. We invite you to review the complete text for a thorough understanding of our position and proposed solutions. Here is a brief summary:

Key Points for Integrated Resource Plan Consultation
Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)

Prioritize DERs like solar panels, battery storage, and microgrids to enhance sustainability and resilience.
Advocate for legislative changes to support community-level energy initiatives, enabling Virtual Power Plants, prosumers, and local microgrids.
All-Electric New Housing Developments

Address systemic obstacles to electrifying new developments, avoiding gas infrastructure as a long-term economic and ecological burden.
Carbon Pricing

Promote a carbon fee and rebate system to support affordability while addressing climate challenges collaboratively.
Highlight risks of inaction, including surpassing six planetary boundaries.
Affordable and Reliable Energy

Encourage localized energy solutions, like solar farms and smart grid technologies, to optimize energy use and reduce grid strain.
Governance

Protect the Ontario Energy Board's independence to ensure public interest-focused decisions and smooth transitions to sustainable energy.
Conclusion

Support energy efficiency, localized solutions, and smart growth to reduce grid strain, maintain affordability, and ensure sustainability in Ontario's energy future.