Order in Council 1749/2021

On the recommendation of the undersigned, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, by and with the advice and concurrence of the Executive Council of Ontario, orders that:

Whereas the Minister of Energy (Minister) is committed to ensuring that Ontario has an affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity system, while continuing to find further cost efficiencies in the electricity sector;

And whereas it is desirable that the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) take action to assist entities delivering conservation and demand management (CDM) programs impacted by the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus (covid-19);

And whereas the Minister may, with the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, issue directives under section 25.32 of the Electricity Act, 1998 that require the IESO to undertake any initiative or activity that relates to measures related to the conservation of electricity or the management of electricity demand;

Now therefore the Directive attached hereto is approved and shall be and is effective as of the date hereof.

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