Ottawa Grid Energy Storage

Explaining the need for battery energy storage in Ottawa

Professor Schell was interviewed by Stu Mills of CBC Ottawa to explain the need for battery energy storage systems in the Ontario power grid, and particularly in Ottawa.

2025 Dec 04

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Statement: Ottawa Council Applauded for Advancing Landmark

The project can store 250 MW of electricity, making it the largest battery energy storage system proposed in the Ottawa area so far. A 250 MW battery can supply enough

2025 Dec 04

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Ottawa BESS 2

Although energy storage comes in different shapes and sizes, the lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage System ("BESS") is the fastest emerging technology in North America and is planned

2025 Aug 08

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Ottawa residents split on new rules for energy storage facilities

Workers check battery storage pods at a lithium-ion battery storage energy facility in Arizona last year. Ottawa is looking at regulatory changes around these types of facilities.

2025 Feb 09

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Huge electrical storage project sparks controversy

More than 60 speakers lined up Thursday to speak to the City of Ottawa''s Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee over a proposal to

2026 Feb 03

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Ottawa city council throws support behind rural battery energy storage

Ottawa city council overturned a unanimous rejection of a municipal support resolution (MSR) for a controversial battery energy storage system (BESS) in the South March area.

2025 Nov 04

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Explaining the need for battery energy storage in

Professor Schell was interviewed by Stu Mills of CBC Ottawa to explain the need for battery energy storage systems in the Ontario

2025 Apr 22

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Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

BESS is an emerging technology using batteries and associated equipment to store excess energy from the electrical grid,

2025 Jun 27

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Huge electrical storage project sparks controversy | Ottawa Citizen

More than 60 speakers lined up Thursday to speak to the City of Ottawa''s Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee over a proposal to build a vast electrical storage

2025 Feb 25

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Ottawa BESS 2

Although energy storage comes in different shapes and sizes, the lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage System ("BESS") is the fastest emerging

2025 May 15

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Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Provisions

BESS is an emerging technology using batteries and associated equipment to store excess energy from the electrical grid, which can then discharge energy in periods of high

2025 Dec 01

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Ottawa''s energy future: modernizing our grid for a sustainable

We''re carefully adding new technologies to improve how we manage the grid, creating one that''s smarter and more capable of seamlessly integrating distributed energy

2025 Aug 21

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City approves zoning of battery storage building

Changes have been made to the city''s Official Plan and zoning bylaws to create a building for storing electricity in off-peak hours from the grid.

2026 Jan 26

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Regulations approved for battery energy storage systems in Ottawa

BESS are an emerging battery technology that can help make the electricity system more reliable by drawing and storing energy from the grid during off-peak hours, when

2025 Nov 09

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Ottawa city council throws support behind rural battery energy

Ottawa city council overturned a unanimous rejection of a municipal support resolution (MSR) for a controversial battery energy storage system (BESS) in the South March area.

2025 Jan 13

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City approves zoning of battery storage building

Changes have been made to the city''s Official Plan and zoning bylaws to create a building for storing electricity in off-peak hours

2025 Sep 07

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Ottawa residents split on new rules for energy

Workers check battery storage pods at a lithium-ion battery storage

2025 Aug 27

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4 FAQs about Ottawa Grid Energy Storage

Does Ottawa have a battery energy storage plan?

In 2025, the City of Ottawa established official plan and zoning provisions for battery energy storage uses in accordance with new Official Plan policy. BESS is an emerging technology using batteries and associated equipment to store excess energy from the electrical grid, which can then discharge energy in periods of high demand.

How will a battery storage project benefit Ottawa?

The battery storage project alongside the six solar projects Council supported earlier this fall will reduce the city’s reliance on expensive gas-fired electricity during peak demand and strengthen Ottawa’s ability to meet its climate and energy commitments.

Is Ottawa looking at regulatory changes around battery energy storage facilities?

Ottawa is looking at regulatory changes around these types of facilities. (Ross D. Franklin/The Associated Press) UPDATED: City councillors unanimously approved the new rules for battery energy storage facilities at their meeting on Feb. 12, 2025.

Will Ottawa City Council approve marchurst battery storage zoning?

“Ottawa City Council’s approval of the Marchurst battery storage zoning is a strong and welcome step in our local energy-transition journey, but it is only one step.