Located adjacent to the existing York Energy Centre (YEC) in the Township of King, the York Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility provides 120 MW of power storage capacity with electrical energy output for up to four hours. The York BESS is one of Capital Power’s first-ever battery energy storage system projects, delivered alongside a second Ontario site — both completed on time, under budget, and with an excellent safety record. Learn more.
Quick Facts
- Contracted until 2047 with the Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
- Flexible generation solution that supports grid reliability
- BESS will be charged during times when there is surplus electricity available on the grid (off-peak hours), and discharged during peak hours or periods of disruption to system supply
- Helps meet increasing electricity demands by providing critical backup support
- Better enables reliable supply of electricity in support of integrating intermittent renewable energy sources (i.e., wind and solar)
Community Investment
At Capital Power, we contribute to the communities in which we operate with the aim of building a lower-carbon future for all. We engage our neighbours, consider their interests and build real relationships. We aim to source supplies and services locally for our operations, as well as hire from the community. We give back where we live and work by supporting local organizations and our employees’ community participation through our corporate giving programs.
Recent community support includes:
- Carrot Fest
- Margaret Bahen Hospice and Doane House Hospice
- Schomberg Agricultural Society
- Crime Stoppers of York Region Inc.
- King Township Food Bank
- Schomberg Village Association
- Township of King
- Canadian Mental Health Association, York Region
- Inn From the Cold
- Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation
Site Contact
Phone: 1-855-703-5005
Email: [email protected]