Ontario is on track to building a clean, reliable electricity system. Ontario’s elimination of coal-fired electricity generation is the single largest greenhouse gas reduction measure being undertaken in North America. This is helping to improve the health of Ontarians and fighting climate change.
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Ontario will shut the last of its coal plants in southern Ontario by the end of 2013, a year ahead of schedule.
- Ontario Getting Out of Coal-fired Generation
- Cleaner Air and More Green Space for Ontarians to Enjoy
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Clean Energy Quick Facts
Ontario’s Green Energy and Green economy Act was developed to expand renewable energy generation, encourage energy conservation and create of clean energy jobs.
Ontario has become a North American leader in producing energy from sources that are continually renewed by nature, such as water, wind, sun and bioenergy.
Conservation is environmentally friendly and cost-effective resource. Conservation initiatives save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
