Powering Canada Forward: 100 MW of reliable, on-demand power delivered for Ontario’s grid
We’re pleased to announce that our East Windsor Cogeneration Centre (EWCC) expansion project has reached commercial operation, adding 100 megawatts of reliable, flexible power to Ontario’s electricity grid.
Reliable power, exactly when the grid needs it
Located at our EWCC site, the new simple-cycle natural gas facility is designed to operate as a peaking plant – delivering reliable power during heat waves, cold snaps and periods of high industrial demand. It runs under contract to Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) through 2040, which dispatches the facility based on when the province needs electricity most.
The IESO has identified the Windsor-Essex area as one of several regions facing a pressing need for new power supply, with local demand forecast to outstrip capacity. This project helps close that gap – supporting reliability for homes, hospitals and the growing base of industry and investment across the region.
Delivered safely
This 100-megawatt facility delivers reliable, flexible power exactly when Ontario’s grid needs it most – and it deepens our commitment to the Windsor-Essex community we’re proud to call home.
– Mike Teshima, Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer, Capital Power
A proud neighbour in Windsor-Essex
We’ve been part of the Windsor-Essex community since 2009, and we take our role as a neighbour seriously. Each year we contribute roughly $160,000 in property taxes that help fund local infrastructure and services, and we hire and source locally wherever we can.
We also give back where we live and work. Our recent community support in the region includes:
- The Windsor Residence for Young Men (WRYM)
- Drouillard Place – food bank services, family programming and hygiene kits
- Downtown Mission of Windsor – meals, shelter and essential services
- Hiatus House – shelter and support for women and children
- Family Services Windsor-Essex – mental health and wellness programs
- Autism Services of Windsor and Essex County, and the Ford City Business Improvement Association
Looking ahead
The EWCC expansion project is one more way we’re delivering reliable, responsible power for the communities we serve – helping power what’s next across North America. Learn more about our operations.