Ontario to spend $1 billion to repair Niagara hydroelectric plants

Ontario to spend $1 billion to repair hydroelectric plants in Niagara Falls, Ont.

Energy Secretary Todd Smith said the renovations will extend the life of the generating stations by 30 years.

Ontario Power Generation and a subsidiary of General Electric will upgrade 25 units at the Sir Adam Beck complex starting in 2025.

Two other generating stations in the Niagara region will also be repaired.

The work will be carried out in the next 15 years.

The announcement is the latest in the province's plans to increase electricity generation, with demand expected to grow significantly in the coming years.

This Canadian Press report was first published on April 16, 2024.