4 FAQs about Ottawa power energy storage

Does Ottawa have a battery energy storage plan?

In 2025, the City of Ottawa established official plan and zoning provisions for battery energy storage uses in accordance with new Official Plan policy. BESS is an emerging technology using batteries and associated equipment to store excess energy from the electrical grid, which can then discharge energy in periods of high demand.

Is Ottawa looking at regulatory changes around battery energy storage facilities?

Ottawa is looking at regulatory changes around these types of facilities. (Ross D. Franklin/The Associated Press) UPDATED: City councillors unanimously approved the new rules for battery energy storage facilities at their meeting on Feb. 12, 2025.

Can a battery facility be built in Ottawa?

According to the new rules, companies looking to build a battery facility will have to show Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) that effective fire and safety risk management has been incorporated into the design. Companies will be required to install fire prevention and suppression systems, and provide OFS with site-specific training.

How many homes will a new energy storage system power?

Ford says, once complete, it will store enough energy to power nearly 400,000 homes when needed. Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks at a news conference in Edwardsburgh/Cardinal, Ont., on Nov. 12, 2025. The province is breaking ground on a new battery energy storage system, called the largest in Canada. (Andrew Adlington/CTV News Ottawa)

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