Portage Power, a subsidiary of Hydro Ottawa, has submitted proposals for three new solar energy projects (Richmond Solar I, II, and III) in response to Ontario’s effort to expand renewable electricity generation. These proposed projects would contribute up to 80 megawatts of clean energy to the provincial grid while supporting environmental sustainability and long-term community benefits here in Ottawa.
The proposed solar installations would span four parcels of land in the Richmond area:
As Ontario prepares for major growth in electricity demand, these projects would help deliver clean, reliable power while generating local value. We encourage residents to learn more and take part in the public consultation process - there will be a Virtual Community Information Session on Friday, August 1st, 2025 at 12:00 pm. Email development@portagepower.com to register!
Visit Portage Power to learn more about these projects.
CAFES had an invigorating day attending the Ottawa Energy Symposium on Tuesday, June 10th, organized by the Ottawa Board of Trade and supported by us as a community sponsor.
This dynamic event explored the future of energy in Ottawa by hearing from industry leaders, government officials and innovators as they discussed what local customers need, the latest developments in energy infrastructure, and how new solar and storage technologies are helping to power up our city for tomorrow. We also learned how local organizations are adapting to the evolving energy landscape and what that means for Ottawa’s business community.
We listened to several fantastic panels, which covered topics on how AI, real estate, and electrification are reshaping demand; how infrastructure investment unlocks economic potential; how distributed energy is reshaping Ottawa’s grid; and how tools are driving Ottawa’s low-carbon transition.
The event speakers included:
It was wonderful to connect with others, learn from experts, and to be part of such engaging discussions on the National Capital Region’s sustainable energy future.
This event was sponsored by Hydro Ottawa, Brookfield Renewable, Ottawa Climate Action Fund (OCAF), Envirocentre and KMPG, and CAFES Ottawa was a community partner.
