Pollution Probe

The Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) recent procurement of 14 new renewable energy projects, including 12 solar projects and two wind projects, at an average price of $87.80/MWh is an important step forward for Ontario’s electricity system.

We congratulate the IESO and look forward to seeing these projects move ahead. Wind and solar will be important components of a reliable, affordable, and low-carbon energy future. This procurement also demonstrates how significantly renewable energy costs have declined over the past two decades.

We had a great day connecting for meetings and an evening reception in Ottawa for Great Lakes Day on the Hill 2026! Throughout the day we had the opportunity to reconnect with our fellow Great Lakes - St. Lawrence partners and collaborators and to take part in important conversations about the future of the region. Pollution Probe shared insights on our work tackling nutrient management and addressing plastic pollution and drought management.

Meetings and/or remarks from MP Terry Duguid, MP Wade Grant, Senator Jim Quinn, President of the Canada Water Agency, Mark Fisher, B.Sc, ICD.D, MP David Epp and others, focused on the importance of collaboration across borders, sectors, and organizations to protect and support the health and wealth of the largest freshwater system in the world. We appreciated the opportunity to speak with the many parliamentarians, staff and other attendees.

Pollution Probe looks forward to continuing to work with government, industry, and community organizations across the region to reduce and prevent pollution, improve water quality, and help ensure water security in the Great Lakes for generations to come.