Ontario is taking action to keep the lights on in Southwest Greater Toronto Area homes and businesses without the construction of a proposed natural gas plant in Oakville.

When the need for this plant was first identified four years ago, there were higher demand projections for electricity in the area. Since then changes in demand and supply - including more than 8,000 megawatts of new, cleaner power and successful conservation efforts - have made it clear that this proposed natural gas plant is no longer required. A transmission solution can ensure that the growing region will have enough electricity to meet future needs of homes, hospitals, schools and businesses.

The government is currently updating Ontario's Long-Term Energy Plan to ensure a strong, reliable, clean and cost-effective electricity system that eliminates reliance on dirty coal.