ThinkEnergy Podcast: Decarbonizing Ontario’s Electricity Grid with the IESO

July 22, 2024

As demand for electricity increases, the need to diversify supply also rises.

In Episode 120 of thinkenergy, Lesley Gallinger, CEO of Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), unpacks what’s driving the transformation of the province’s power system, the potential opportunities, and the obstacles standing in the way. From hydrogen innovation to resource procurement, listen in to learn how the IESO is helping Ontario navigate to a cleaner, reliable, and affordable energy future.

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