Powering grid stability with fleet scalability
As we continue to see strong growth in power demand, fueled by electrification, population growth, technological advancements like data centres, and other facets of the energy expansion, additional reliable electricity capacity is urgently needed. To meet this demand, the electricity sector must take an all-of-the-above approach – utilizing a robust suite of power generation assets and solutions to ensure reliable, affordable and lower-carbon electricity is available for customers across the continent.
Capital Power is strongly positioned to be a leader in meeting the growing need to power reliable grids in Canada and the U.S. Our investments in fleet optimization, operational expertise, acquiring flexible generation assets in critical markets, and our commitment to exploring emerging energy innovations, support our strategy to be the leading independent power producer in North America.
Our strategic and balanced approach enables us to remain a reliable power generator of choice to provincial and state energy markets, as well as provide custom solutions for our customers.
Expansion-ready assets
We proudly own ~10 GW of power generation capacity across 30 facilities. This includes renewable generation, like wind and solar, and battery energy storage solutions supported by a fleet of best-in-class natural gas facilities – the cornerstone of a reliable and affordable grid. Not only do our natural gas assets provide critical flexible generation, but they’re also situated on over 15,000 acres of surplus land with potential for co-location and expansion projects, including at our three Ontario natural gas facilities. We’re currently expanding our East Windsor Cogeneration Centre, and adding battery energy storage systems at our Goreway Power Station and York Energy Centre facilities; once completed, these three projects will add 270 MW to Ontario’s grid.
York Energy Centre
+120 MW
East Windsor Cogeneration Centre
+100 MW
Goreway Power Station
+50 MW
Experts in optimization
At Capital Power, we have a proven track record of industry-leading fleet optimization, including:
Genesee Generating Station
The $1.6 billion investment in our Genesee Generating Station transitioned the units from coal to 100% natural gas, adding 512 MW of additional capacity while reducing CO2 emissions by 3.4 million tonnes annually1. This was completed within Genesee’s existing footprint.
Arlington Valley
Our proposed Arlington Valley Uprate project consists of upgrades and replacements of existing natural gas-fired turbine components and software upgrades to increase the efficiency of the turbines’ operations. This would increase the nominal generating capacity of the facility from 580 MW to approximately 625 MW.
The secret to this success? We are operators at our core and have a world-class operations team that deliver invaluable in-house expertise. This includes highly skilled plant managers, technicians, engineers, maintenance teams, control room operators, and turnaround specialists – a deep pool of experts highly knowledgeable of every aspect of our assets, including a deep understanding of how to best optimize their potential for greater outputs with lower emissions.
Growing our fleet
The past three years have seen immense growth at Capital Power, as we’ve emerged as the 5th largest natural gas independent power producer in North America. Recent acquisitions include expanding our presence in the WECC2 market with the additions of La Paloma and Harquahala in 2024, and our 2025 announcement of the acquisition of Hummel Station and Rolling Hills, marking our entry into PJM3, the largest and most liquid North American power market.
We’re also expanding our renewable generation portfolio on both sides of the border. Halkirk 2 Wind, a 126 MW facility located in Alberta, is expected to be operational in 2025, and targeted commercial operations of our 73 MW Hornet Solar facility in North Carolina are expected in 2026.
Future-forward innovation
In addition to optimizing our current fleet, we’re focused on maintaining a deep pipeline of opportunities to develop future sources of lower-carbon energy. This includes our partnership with Ontario Power Generation to assess the feasibility of Small Modular Reactors for Alberta’s grid, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) exploration at our Midland Cogeneration Venture, and exploring hydrogen blending at our Ontario natural gas assets and Kingsbridge 1 Wind facility. This research is integral to advancing lower-carbon solutions for our energy future.
Learn more about how we’re powering reliable grids across North America.
1. Anticipated annual GHG emission reductions from Genesee Repowering project and transition off coal compared to 2019 facility emissions
2. Western Energy Coordination Council
3. Pennsylvania – New Jersey – Maryland Interconnection