Ottawa New Energy Project Energy Storage Policy

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Proposed amendments to the Zoning By-law, summarized in Document 2, will add a new definition for Battery Energy Storage System, including as a principal and accessory land use,

2025 Sep 19

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Ottawa approves new regulation for battery storage

A city committee has passed new regulations establishing land use policy for companies looking to build battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Ottawa.

2026 Feb 17

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Ottawa council votes to support new battery facility

Council voted to move forward on a controversial battery energy storage system despite the objections of rural councillors and residents.

2025 Jun 25

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Living in Ottawa property taxes, by-laws, licenses and permits, animals and pets, water and environment

2025 Aug 02

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City approves zoning of battery storage building

According to Ottawa, the province regulates electricity generation supplies but municipalities have authority over new proposed

2025 Jun 03

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City approves zoning of battery storage building

According to Ottawa, the province regulates electricity generation supplies but municipalities have authority over new proposed renewable energy generation and storage

2025 Jan 19

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Regulations approved for battery energy storage systems in Ottawa

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee in Ottawa approved Official Plan and zoning amendments to establish land-use policy for siting Battery Energy Storage Systems

2025 Oct 25

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Ottawa moves to tighten controls on energy storage, generation

The City of Ottawa is moving forward with plans to require site plan control for all new battery energy storage systems, natural gas generation facilities and renewable energy

2025 Apr 23

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Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

In 2025, the City of Ottawa established official plan and zoning provisions for battery energy storage uses in accordance with new Official

2025 Jan 14

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2025 May 30

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2025 Sep 10

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Minister of Energy Backs South March Battery Energy Storage Project

OTTAWA – On April 15, Ontario''s Minister of Energy, Stephen Lecce, who represents King-Vaughan, sent a letter to Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe expressing his support

2025 Jul 31

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2025 May 03

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Rent Supplement Program for tenants

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Ottawa residents split on new rules for energy

A city committee passed new regulations Thursday that lay out the ground

2025 Oct 06

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Ottawa approves new regulation for battery

A city committee has passed new regulations establishing land use policy for companies looking to build battery energy storage

2025 Feb 03

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Ottawa residents split on new rules for energy storage facilities

A city committee passed new regulations Thursday that lay out the ground rules for companies looking to build battery energy storage facilities in Ottawa, but residents are split on

2025 Feb 23

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Statement: Ottawa Council Applauded for Advancing Landmark

The Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) enables Ottawa to integrate six newly approved solar projects and reduce increasing reliance on gas-fired electricity during peak hours.

2025 Jun 26

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Minister of Energy Backs South March Battery

OTTAWA – On April 15, Ontario''s Minister of Energy, Stephen Lecce, who represents King-Vaughan, sent a letter to Ottawa Mayor Mark

2025 May 17

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Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Provisions

In 2025, the City of Ottawa established official plan and zoning provisions for battery energy storage uses in accordance with new Official Plan policy.

2025 Apr 15

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Research Guide_Genealogy Collections

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2025 Sep 08

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Ottawa council votes to support new battery facility

Council voted to move forward on a controversial battery energy storage system despite the objections of rural councillors and

2025 Mar 22

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4 FAQs about Ottawa New Energy Project Energy Storage Policy

Are Ottawa's new battery energy storage rules too far?

A city committee passed new regulations Thursday that lay out the ground rules for companies looking to build battery energy storage facilities in Ottawa, but residents are split on whether the new rules go too far — or not far enough.

Does Ottawa have a battery energy storage system?

A battery energy storage system. (Photo by City of Ottawa.) Posted Jan 24, 2025 01:47:28 PM. Last Updated Jan 24, 2025 02:57:01 PM. 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.

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.

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.