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Order in Council 1553/2024

On the recommendation of the undersigned, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, by and with the advice and concurrence of the Executive Council of Ontario, orders that:

Whereas the Minister of Energy and Electrification (“Minister”) is committed to ensuring that Ontario has a reliable, affordable and clean electricity system, while continuing to find further cost efficiencies in the electricity sector;

And

whereas it is desirable that the Independent Electricity System Operator (“ IESO ”) assist the Government to ensure that Ontario continues to have an affordable, reliable and clean electricity system;

And

whereas the Minister may, with the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, issue directives under subsection 25.32(5) of the Electricity Act, 1998 that require the IESO to undertake any initiative or activity that relates to, amongst other matters, electricity supply or capacity.

Now therefore the Directive attached hereto is approved.

Directive

Ministry of Energy and Electrification

Approved and Ordered:

November 28, 2024

Amended by:

Order in Council 870/2025

Updated: August 01, 2025

Published: December 12, 2024