Media advisory - Attend an open house to help plan Toronto's electricity future

TORONTO, Sept. 30, 2014 /CNW/ - Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited ("Toronto Hydro") invites its customers to help shape the development of an electricity system plan to meet the needs of Central Toronto over the next 25 years. The electricity demand in this area is one of the largest in the province and has grown steadily over the past several years.

WHAT:	The Central Toronto Integrated Regional Resource Plan (IRRP) working group will be hosting an open house to further engage with customers, answer questions and help explain the available options to meet Toronto's electricity needs.
WHO:	The IRRP is being jointly developed by four organizations – Ontario Power Authority (OPA), the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), Hydro One Networks Inc. and Toronto Hydro.
WHEN:	Tuesday, September 30, 2014 3 – 5 p.m. and 7 – 9 p.m.
WHERE:	Metro Hall Civic Centre 55 John Street, Room 302 Toronto, ON M5V 3C6
WHY:	Customer feedback will influence the IRRP, which is intended to help ensure there is enough electricity to reliably and securely meet the electricity demands of Central Toronto in the future.

A Discussion Workbook will be available online until October 10. Toronto Hydro customers can participate by completing the workbook online at torontohydro.com/haveyoursay

About Toronto Hydro

Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited owns and operates an electricity distribution system, which delivers electricity to approximately 734,000 customers located in Toronto. It is the largest municipal electricity distribution company in Canada and distributes approximately 18% of the electricity consumed in the province of Ontario.

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SOURCE: Toronto Hydro Corporation

Tanya Bruckmueller, Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited, [email protected], 416-903-0440