Energy Overview

Ontario’s energy demand is forecasted to increase by 75% by 2050, driven by housing and economic growth, and the transition to clean energy. Municipalities helping to meet this demand by playing a crucial role in generation expansion, infrastructure planning and upgrades, and efficiency initiatives.  

AMO Positions

  • Municipalities advocate for a clean, reliable and affordable energy supply to support local communities and economic growth.  
  • Energy is a top provincial priority, central to growth and trade negotiation strategy. Municipalities are key partners in supporting Ontario’s energy priority and are helping to make it happen.  
  • The province should commit to and deliver a fully resourced plan to meet net-zero emissions by 2050.
  • Energy planning and local growth planning should be coordinated to ensure that energy infrastructure is ready to support housing and economic growth.
  • As the costs and risks of funding new energy infrastructure shifts, the province should ensure they are not transferred to municipalities.

Resources

 

Contact:

AMO Policy
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Energy Content

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Energy

AMO’s Guidance Resources for Electricity Procurements

Feb 7, 2025 • Resource
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Energy
Municipal Governance
Asset Management and Infrastructure

Provincial Election Tracking and Guidance for Municipal Energy Decisions

Feb 7, 2025 • Policy Update
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Energy

AMO’s Recent Advocacy on Energy

Jan 29, 2025 • Resource
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Pre-Budget Key Messages for Use at ROMA Delegations, Conservation Authority Fees, Energy Supply and Distribution Plans, Environmental Bill

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Energy
Social and Economic Prosperity Review
Economic Development

2024 Fall Economic Statement

Oct 30, 2024 • Policy Update
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Housing
Fire, Paramedics and Police
Energy

Advancing Housing Initiatives, Ontario’s Affordable Energy Future and Sustainable OPP Costs

Oct 28, 2024 • Policy Update
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Energy
Housing
Asset Management and Infrastructure

Advocacy on Transportation, Energy and Housing Policy

Oct 21, 2024 • Policy Update
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Energy
Homelessness
Housing

Energy Procurements and AMO Community and Supportive Housing Event

September 06, 2024