566 MW past 100% production according to the IESO
Well, last year's pleasant cool summer is something of a memory this year with the June heat waves and word that we are already consuming 102.2% of electricity production.
Ontarians used record levels of electricity to cool things down on Monday, burning more than 26,000 megawatts at the peak time, near 6 p.m. The provincial power distribution utility, Hydro One, had to import power from other provinces and the United States to meet demand. "The demand for electricity Tuesday is expected to reach or exceed those record levels," says a release issued by the Independent Electricity System Operator, which is responsible for managing Ontario's bulk electricity system and operating the wholesale electricity market. The province can produce 25,500 megawatts and has the ability to purchase another 3,100, according to the IESO. Consumption is expected to reach a record 26,700 megawatts by Tuesday evening.So its time to make sure the cupboard is stocked, the tub is filled and the candles are handy. You know, I have fond recollections of 2003's events and the invention of the Molrona.
Comments
Darcey - June 28, 2005 10:17 pm
If it gets too hot feel free to come out to Alberta - lots of cool and energy here - if you don't mind the dampness!
Alan - June 28, 2005 10:34 pm
Bet the air is clean and fresh, too - but we are only the collective imagination of every working stiff away from them turning up their air conditioners to high from a five day long weekend. Proof, again, that labour will never properly organize.
Alan - July 18, 2005 1:11 pm
With a cold front coming through tomorrow afternoon apparently, today appears to be the day the blackout may hit with the system straining a bit at 10 am. Interesting to note how glad I am that I do not pay market price for my electricity as it cost $0.1580 a kWh two hours ago. What will it cost at 4:30 pm?
Alan - July 18, 2005 2:24 pm
$0.2686 at noon.
Alan - July 18, 2005 6:19 pm
$0.3882 a kWh at 4 pm.