Slide 1: Clarington Transformer Station
Hydro One Networks Clarington Transformer Station Presentation to Area Residents September 11, 2012 Solina Community Hall, Solina
Slide 2: Our Purpose, Our Commitment
Our Purpose, Our Commitment • Share information about the Environmental Assessment (EA) process • Discuss proposed site and alternative sites • Listen and hear what you have to say • Where we go from here • Answer questions 2
Slide 3: Electricity Industry Structure
Electricity Industry Structure REGULATOR of Ontario's natural gas and electricity sectors Responsible for - Reliable operation of the transmission system Responsible for - Balancing demand and - Develop plans to ensure electricity supply needs are met for the benefit of - Operating the competitive O
Slide 4: Ontario's Electricity System
Ontario’s Electricity System GENERATION Pickering 4
Slide 5: Class EA Process
Class EA Process • Hydro One follows the requirements set out in the Class EA for Minor Transmission Facilities under the Environmental Assessment Act, approved by the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) • The Class EA process ensures that transmission projects with a predictable range of effects are
Slide 6: Clarington Transformer Station
Clarington Transformer Station • Clarington Transformer Station (TS) will bring electricity from the Transmission Network to the Connection Network • Needed to address the eventual closure of Pickering Nuclear Generating Station (NGS) • Pickering NGS supplies as much as 25% of the east GTA’s electri
Slide 7: Discuss Proposed Site And Alternative Sites
Discuss Proposed Site And Alternative Sites • Cherrywood TS • Parkway TS • Alternative Sites • Why Clarington Site 7
Slide 8: Next Steps
Next Steps Public Information Centre #2 Fall 2012 Draft Environmental Study Report (ESR) Fall 2012 Review Period Submit Final ESR to the Ministry of Winter 2012/13 Environment Begin Construction Spring 2013 Station In-service Spring 2015 8
Slide 9: Continued Involvement Questions & Answers
Continued Involvement Questions & Answers • Tel: 1-877-345-6799 or 416-345-6799 • E-Mail: Community.Relations@HydroOne.com • http://www.hydroone.com/Projects 9