ENERGY-SUPPLY-DEMAND (ONT.)

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Data as of August 14, 2007 at 12:00 p.m. EDT
Electricity Demand
19,529 MW
Projected Peak
20,352 MW
Today's Projected Peak at

6:00 p.m. EDT
Summer Record Peak (Aug 1, 2006): 27,005 MW
Today's Projected Peak (at 6:00 p.m. EDT): 20,352 MW
Average Daily Peak (June to Aug. 2006): 21,434 MW

Current Generator Availability
24,000 MW

Generator Availability at Peak
25,044 MW
Hourly Exports
1,305 MW
Hourly Imports
222 MW
Market Price
3.71¢/kWh
More Pricing Info
Generator Availability By Fuel Type
Nuclear:6.6 TWh
87%
Hydro:3.3 TWh
82%
Coal:1.7 TWh-->
88%
Other (i.e. natural gas, oil):0.9 TWh-->
94%
Imports:
0.5 TWh
4%

Energy Supply by Fuel Type for Last Month
Ontario Electricity Demand

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Note: Projected Ontario Demand uses a step graph to show the highest expected demand within the hour. Actual Demand uses a line graph to show average demand for that hour.
Ontario Demand Last Month Power Outlook
How Weather Affects Electricity Consumption
On a hot summer day a one degree increase in temperature increases demand by 400 MW — equal to adding the city of Brampton to the power grid. In cooperation with the Independent Electricity System Operator www.ieso.ca this product provides current Ontario electricity demand, supply price and monthly power consumption summaries. PUBLIC POWER APPEAL IN EFFECT
Power Advisory is in effect from 12:00-8:00 p.m. Reduce electricity use where possible

The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) is asking consumers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) to reduce their use of electricity during peak demand times over the next two days.
High temperatures and high humidity levels are resulting in increased demand for electricity through air conditioning use. There are also limitations on the generation and transmission system serving the GTA as a result of equipment outages.
As a precautionary measure, the IESO is asking customers to reduce demand to help relieve the strain on the system serving the GTA. Curtailment efforts can reduce demand and provide additional operating flexibility to help maintain reliability in the area should further problems develop.
Residential and business consumers are being asked to reduce their electricity consumption, where possible, between noon and 8:00 p.m. over the next two days.
Consumers can reduce the demands on the electricity system between noon and 8:00 p.m. by:

Turning off all but essential internal and external lights;
Set air conditioners to 26 degrees Celsius or higher, or use fans as an alternative;
Close curtains and blinds to keep out the sun and retain cooler air inside; and
Limit the use of major power-consuming equipment such as dishwashers, washers and dryers and swimming pool pumps.

The IESO is responsible for managing Ontario's bulk electricity system and operating the wholesale electricity market. For more information, visit www.ieso.ca


Information courtesy of the Independent Electricity System Operator
For further information please visit the IESO website at www.ieso.ca
Energy Weather Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . .NOTE: THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET at (theweathernetwork.com)

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